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EK03 XSG

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,783 mi
Last recorded196,783 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 196,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 196,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 184,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 173,521 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 173,521 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard exhaust also insecure and blowing (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 160,231 miles

nsf bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2015 160,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 145,586 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 145,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 139,086 miles

nearside front bottom arm bush starting to peel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 151,480 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded slight play in n/s/f/ wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 123,942 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes corroded,

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,696 miles

brake pedel rubber worn.. brake pipes corroded.... tyre cut

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 110,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,295 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 XSG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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