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EA53 JHK

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,389 mi
Last recorded208,389 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 208,389 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 208,385 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 174,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel oil from injector area,over top of engine. underside of vehicle covered in engine oil.recent engine change suspected.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 143,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 143,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 86,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,706 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 JHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

EA53 JHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is EA53 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 JHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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