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EF03 FGX

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,139 mi
Last recorded213,139 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 213,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 167,529 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 167,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 145,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,424 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,424 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,219 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 121,219 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,566 miles

both rear bump stops missing

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f anti roll link bent

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,211 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 112,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,921 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 66,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,518 miles

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 FGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FGX, 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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What year was EF03 FGX registered?

EF03 FGX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is EF03 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 FGX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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