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EA53 JKF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,894 mi
Last recorded232,894 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 232,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 232,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 272,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 231,231 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 231,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 194,534 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 JKF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

EA53 JKF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is EA53 JKF safe to buy?

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