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EK03 XOV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,997 mi
Last recorded176,997 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 176,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 176,969 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 171,133 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 171,076 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 168,054 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 168,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 164,219 miles

inner sills light rust.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 164,219 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

inner sills light rust.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 151,730 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATED

Pass 5 Mar 2010 141,706 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

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

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

crack in n/ s/r lamp

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Mar 2009 131,509 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 131,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 99,231 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 99,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 83,345 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

n/s steering pipes poorly routed/mounted

vin no for test obtained from police letter.examiner no 2489 p.r.gibbons 16/03/2006

wipers poor

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 XOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EK03 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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