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EP03 NXS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

244,300 mi
Last recorded244,300 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 NXS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 244,300 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 244,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle damaged 3rd row middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 227,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Inner advise corrosion in os inner sill

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 207,172 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 207,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 198,235 miles

both front wishbone bushes split

both rear shock absorbers damp

front brake pads worn low

offside rear brake plate damp

Pass 12 Oct 2015 192,245 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 183,599 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 183,599 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 171,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 164,736 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 20 Aug 2010 148,111 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 148,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 138,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

nearside front side door handle is missing but still able to open

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2008 132,250 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 132,250 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2007 126,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 92,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EP03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 EP03 NXS, 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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EP03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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