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EF03 NYC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,236 mi
Last recorded57,236 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 NYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Unable to open rear Passenger door from inside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side sliding door interior handle insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2020 57,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Corner bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Unable to open rear Passenger door from inside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side sliding door interior handle insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,412 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 54,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 54,038 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,017 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 54,017 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,718 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 53,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 45,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,064 miles

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

crack to o/s door mirror

head light aim set on two

o/s/f tyre soft

presenter asked for class v test on vehicle

Pass 12 May 2008 6,505 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 6,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 5,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,137 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 NYC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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