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EF03 NXK

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,086 mi
Last recorded201,086 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 201,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot unlock n/s side door from inside

chassis deteriorating/corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front and rear brake imbalance (both 15%)

rear brakes fluctuating/poor

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 197,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

slight play in steering rack

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 194,155 miles

can not open n/s/r door from inside when locked

exhaust emiting smoke

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres near limit

o/s outter CV joint dry might fail soon

Fail 31 Oct 2014 194,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

can not open n/s/r door from inside when locked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres near limit

o/s outter CV joint dry might fail soon

Pass 26 Oct 2011 192,129 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2011 192,129 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2010 188,412 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 24 May 2010 188,407 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jun 2009 174,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 159,537 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 159,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 143,360 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 143,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear brake slight inbalance

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 NXK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF03 NXK registered?

EF03 NXK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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