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EF03 XTN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,123 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2022 64,119 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,835 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,840 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,997 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 30,997 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,067 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 29,067 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,083 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,474 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 XTN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

EF03 XTN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is EF03 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 XTN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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