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EA53 JHF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

252,297 mi
Last recorded252,297 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2017 252,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o\s front abs ring damaged (3.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n\s front (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear brake houses mounting to chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n\s and o\s rear around shackle and o\s rear front shackle and handbrake mounting rusted and hole all marked in silver (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

rear axle and front suspension rusted

steering pipe rusted

n\s rear outer sill rusted and hole

Pass 24 Mar 2016 251,960 miles

Body has slight corrosion n\s rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 251,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion n\s rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 251,960 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and o/S rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S outer sill and o/S rear outer riger (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S front tyre on 2.5 mm and n/S front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Oct 2014 248,801 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underside

Fail 20 Oct 2014 248,580 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

slight corrosion underside

Pass 28 Oct 2013

generL CORROSION under the vehicle

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2013

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

generL CORROSION under the vehicle

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 228,503 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 228,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 204,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 204,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 190,890 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 176,247 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 176,247 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 164,429 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 126,334 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 JHF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EA53 JHF, 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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EA53 JHF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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