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EK03 DMF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,982 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 78,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 76,932 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 72,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 72,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 71,226 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 71,226 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 70,604 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread remaining on inner edge, deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,806 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 68,069 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 68,069 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 62,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 62,350 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 58,206 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,279 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high AJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high AJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,060 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,756 miles

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake readings slightly low.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,250 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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EK03 DMF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 EK03 DMF, 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 EK03 DMF registered?

EK03 DMF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is EK03 DMF safe to buy?

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