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EA53 CVP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,792 mi
Last recorded137,792 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,792 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 137,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,161 miles

N/s track rod end has slight play. Advise replacement

O/s/f sidelight bulb slightly dim

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,175 miles

N/s sill has damage at rear. Sharp edges have been taped up. Recommend perminent repair.

N/s sill starting to corrode. Will require repair soon.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,998 miles

Front No plate slightly defused.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,593 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,593 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,191 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 CVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA53 CVP, 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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What year was EA53 CVP registered?

EA53 CVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is EA53 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 CVP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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