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EF03 FGC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,619 mi
Last recorded165,619 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FGC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 165,619 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded and covered in muck (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded, unable to fully inspect due to vehicle loads (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cab steps insecure cab step corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion all over underneath

vehicle covered in mud

Fail 25 Jun 2019 165,619 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded and covered in muck (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded, unable to fully inspect due to vehicle loads (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cab steps insecure cab step corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion all over underneath

vehicle covered in mud

Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 149,620 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2016 141,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Stone chips in the windscreen

Under body is corroded in places and upper body

Pass 30 Jan 2015 127,546 miles

Body cracked around o/s door striker plate (door still shuts securely )

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to underside

Cracking to rear spring bushes

Front brake discs in poor condition but not seriously weakened

Front suspension arm ball joint dust covers/bushes cracking

Imbalance to rear brakes

Little reserve travel to handbrake

Play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Play to rear anti-roll bar bushes

Prop center bearing worn

Slight play to rear wheel bearings

Wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,963 miles

Bind to n/s/r brake

Brake pipes corroding

Bushes + ball joint dust covers in front suspension arms cracked

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S side marker inop

N/S/F tyre under-inflated

Oil leaks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play to n/s/r anti-roll bar bush

Rear spring eye bushes deteriorated but no play

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 103,343 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

corrosion to front discs

crack in windscreen

wear in rear shackle pin bush's

Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,308 miles

airbag warning light lit

corrosion on front discs

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

nearside wiper in poor condition

play in offside track rod end (boarder line)

wear in rear shackle bush's

windscreen chipped

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,099 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Jul 2010 88,069 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 183,211 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage to rear step and number plate area

Pass 5 Jul 2007 157,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 127,500 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 127,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EF03 FGC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF03 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF03 FGC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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