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EF03 FHT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

217,312 mi
Last recorded217,312 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 217,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 216,707 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 216,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 216,387 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Fail 12 May 2018 216,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to body (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brakes slightly uneven on applicaion

Pass 26 May 2017 216,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 215,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 215,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 214,468 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 190,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 183,474 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 183,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 175,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight noise detected from off side front wheel on rotation. Possibly wheel bearing.

Fail 21 May 2012 175,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side position lamp dim

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight noise detected from off side front wheel on rotation. Possibly wheel bearing.

Pass 25 May 2011 158,883 miles

some excess travel at parking brake lever

some slight play in both roll bar d bushes

some slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 25 May 2011 158,883 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some excess travel at parking brake lever

some slight play in both roll bar d bushes

some slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 14 May 2010 140,256 miles

Near side of windscreen scratched

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

Rear reg plate lamps dim

Fail 13 May 2010 140,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Near side of windscreen scratched

Near side rear lamp lens repaired with tape.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Off side rear brake backing plate damp with oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear reg plate lamps dim

Spare wheel missing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 130,932 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 130,932 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

long hand brake travel

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 19 Mar 2007 97,455 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 74,358 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 FHT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHT, 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 FHT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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