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EK03 XFP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,628 mi
Last recorded153,628 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 153,628 miles

plastic trims fitted/ no visual to corroded prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2018 153,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 282,227 miles

body corrosion

both front door step sills very rusty

front chassis rusty

n/s outer sill rusted through

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

n/s/r wheel arch to floor rusted through

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted through

o/s/r wheel arch to floor rusted through

tail gate damaged

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2017 282,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

body corrosion

both front door step sills very rusty

front chassis rusty

n/s outer sill rusted through

n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

n/s/r wheel arch to floor rusted through

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted through

o/s/r wheel arch to floor rusted through

tail gate damaged

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2016 278,244 miles

Front floors and chassis members corroded

Inner sills and inner wings corroded

body damage and rust

Pass 2 Feb 2015 263,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front inner wings and all wheel arches corroded

chassis members corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 273,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front inner wings and all wheel arches corroded

chassis members corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 266,767 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 266,767 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 263,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

underside has general corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2012 263,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

underside has general corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2011 247,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 179,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,757 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,747 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 XFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK03 XFP, 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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EK03 XFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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