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EA53 JKU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,627 mi
Last recorded166,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2016 166,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (spare wheel cross member) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid out rigger x3 (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Windscreen cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2015 159,542 miles

nearside windscreen cracked.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 159,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside windscreen cracked.

o/s inner sill to outer.

Fail 8 May 2014 153,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside of van rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 153,705 miles

underside of van rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2013 153,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 149,557 miles

rear chassis legs corroding

rear sills corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2011 141,446 miles

underside rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 133,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 112,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 111,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,721 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 85,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 70,425 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,425 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,333 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 JKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

EA53 JKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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