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EF03 PXJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,994 mi
Last recorded70,994 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underneath slight surface rust.

Vehicle body has slight rust.

Fail 2 Sep 2025 70,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underneath slight surface rust.

Vehicle body has slight rust.

Pass 20 Apr 2024 70,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front bumper slightly damaged.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 70,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front bumper slightly damaged.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,068 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

body and structure has slight corossion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,244 miles

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 43,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,659 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective last seat row center seat belt (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radiator lower support (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row seat n/s seat (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg near front shock (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt second row seat belt o/s (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row seat center seat belt (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 40,210 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 39,432 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 35,268 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Heavy surface corrosion in other testable areas

Very heavy surface corrosion in both front hub assy's

Fail 16 May 2013 35,268 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs pitted

Heavy surface corrosion in other testable areas

Spanner light on

Very heavy surface corrosion in both front hub assy's

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,578 miles

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

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

l/h and r/h front brake discs moderatly poor

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,924 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h front brake discs poor

moderate surface corrosion throughtout underside of vehicle

p.a.s pipe moderatly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,040 miles

Oil leak

only 12 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2009 24,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,660 miles

12 seat fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2005 9,838 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 PXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXJ, 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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What year was EF03 PXJ registered?

EF03 PXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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