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FN03 EFA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,878 mi
Last recorded109,878 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 EFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,878 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,019 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2024 95,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,819 miles

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

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,099 miles

Front lower arms rear bush perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2021 91,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on left as left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front lower arms rear bush perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 89,680 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,680 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,485 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,771 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register on test

european headlights fitted to vehicle,so no kick up to left hand side

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,356 miles

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

holed outside of 30cm radius (offside outer sill)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 76,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

holed outside of 30cm radius (offside outer sill)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,915 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,214 miles

2 marker lights at nearside not working

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,352 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,468 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 45,582 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,602 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 38,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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FN03 EFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FN03 EFA, 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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FN03 EFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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