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EO03 XKL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

209,444 mi
Last recorded209,444 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 209,444 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f/ link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f/ brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f/ (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle missing 3rd row single seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r/ (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f/ inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f/ outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ inner sill holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r/ inner wheel arch holed multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside under door step area holed- (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r/ inner wheel arch holed multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill multiple places holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside under door step area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chassie/structure corroded-driver belt sticking-service and parking brakes passed on limits and lever slight travel-inner and outer sills corroded-all inner and all outer wheel arches corroded-

exhaust corroded-front and rear panel corroded-oil leak-both rear floor areas to inner sills corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted/juddering-rear x2 wheel bearings slight play-

Pass 15 Jul 2019 207,018 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 207,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 200,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 194,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 186,749 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 186,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 173,973 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 173,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 165,120 miles

bothside rear bump stops insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2014 165,120 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag warning lamp on

bothside rear bump stops insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 157,786 miles

seats ripped nsf sill damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2013 157,724 miles

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

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

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

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

seats ripped nsf sill damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 150,830 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 150,824 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 142,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 142,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 136,529 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 136,529 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.12.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 102,524 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 102,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 81,462 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,482 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,106 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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EO03 XKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EO03 XKL, 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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EO03 XKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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