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EU03 ZXE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,642 mi
Last recorded45,642 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 45,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle Repair Heavily Undersealed

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 45,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 44,934 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 44,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spring eyelet bushers (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spring eyelet bushers (5.3.2 (c))

carnt open bonnet to do checks and emissions

Fail 13 Jun 2023 44,760 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spring eyelet bushers (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush spring eyelet bushers (5.3.2 (c))

carnt open bonnet to do checks and emissions

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front chassis corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,547 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front chassis corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,356 miles

All 4 rear tyres slightly perished

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,281 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,281 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,961 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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EU03 ZXE 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 80%.

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 EU03 ZXE, 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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EU03 ZXE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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