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EF03 PCX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

269,185 mi
Last recorded269,185 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 269,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine crossmember mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step extensively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front spring shackle area holed and extensively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear spring shackle area holed and extensively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear spring shackle area holed and extensively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front spring shackle area holed and extensively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded and holed but not within 30cms of anything that matters (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

the whole underside of the vehicle is heavily corroded with numerous non testable holes and fractures

Pass 26 Oct 2024 267,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 267,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 262,283 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 262,283 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 257,584 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 257,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs behind wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor to inner arch slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 254,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 253,967 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/f abs sensor wiring insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2020 250,602 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 250,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 237,357 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 183,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,001 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,007 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 113,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

speed limiter not fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2013 92,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

service light on

speed limiter not fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,623 miles

varius head rests missing in rear

Fail 12 Jul 2012 74,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake worning light not working

varius head rests missing in rear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 58,753 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt tangled

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,519 miles

advise all brake pipes covered in grease and difficult to inspect

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,393 miles

slight play in o/s seering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,025 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 PCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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