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EF03 NXC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

222,584 mi
Last recorded222,584 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 222,584 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 220,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2017 220,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 212,290 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 217,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under-sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under-sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front foot-well corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 214,433 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 214,433 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side front inner sill /floor and step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear spring haner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and chassis member by front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside outer sill signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 202,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body corrosion

nearside bump stop missing offside bumpstop insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2014 202,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

body corrosion

nearside bump stop missing offside bumpstop insecure

sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 197,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to check all rear seat belts due to child seats fitted at time of test

whole underside in a poor corroded condition

Fail 14 Sep 2013 197,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

unable to check all rear seat belts due to child seats fitted at time of test

whole underside in a poor corroded condition

Fail 20 Aug 2012 191,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s rear mudflap insecure

rust hole in o/s inner sill

Pass 20 Aug 2012 191,884 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s rear mudflap insecure

rust hole in o/s inner sill

Pass 1 Sep 2011 186,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 186,106 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 181,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 181,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 171,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 171,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 163,921 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 151,412 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 151,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 133,602 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 NXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 NXC, 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 NXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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