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EA53 COA

2017 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,450 mi
Last recorded156,450 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Transit73,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 COA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 May 2026 156,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2026 156,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 136,155 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 136,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 156,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,979 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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EA53 COA is a 2017 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 73,664 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 EA53 COA, 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 9 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA53 COA registered?

EA53 COA is a 2017 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is EA53 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 COA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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