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FY03 EKL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,648 mi
Last recorded169,648 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 169,648 miles

box section at rear spring hangers corroded

floor,chassis,cross members,floor support webbs, inner sills and outer sills all corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked across bottom

Fail 28 Jan 2015 169,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

box section at rear spring hangers corroded

floor,chassis,cross members,floor support webbs, inner sills and outer sills all corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen cracked across bottom

Fail 4 Feb 2014 153,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

floor chassis crossmembers outer and inner sills all badly corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded and require attention soon

rear fog lamp switch in poor condition (stiff)

windscreen cracked across bottom

Pass 4 Feb 2014 153,291 miles

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

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

both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

floor chassis crossmembers outer and inner sills all badly corroded

rear axle brake pipes corroded and require attention soon

rear fog lamp switch in poor condition (stiff)

windscreen cracked across bottom

Pass 24 Jan 2013 142,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

body,chassis and cross members all corroded

both front brake discs corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey and slight free play

outer,inner sills and both inner steps corroded

rear fog lamp switch loose

windscreen cracked across bottom

Pass 10 Jan 2012 126,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 107,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 9,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,311 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 78,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 66,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,121 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 51,114 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 51,114 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FY03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY03 EKL, 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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FY03 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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