CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA53 JKV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,774 mi
Last recorded121,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre 195/70/15 starting to wear on outer edge

top of off side front chassis leg has some surface corrosion but appears sound

under body corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound

Fail 25 May 2017 121,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 195/70/15 starting to wear on outer edge

top of off side front chassis leg has some surface corrosion but appears sound

under body corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound

Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,513 miles

some under body corrosion but all appears sound & not structural

Fail 27 May 2016 119,512 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear chassis out rigger near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound & not structural

Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,468 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 114,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight rear brake imbalance. o/s/f door step/sill area corroded. Both rear inner wheel arches corroded. o/s/f inner wing panel corroded. Front wishbone bushes perished. Rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls and tread getting low.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,401 miles

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre close to limits

Fail 3 Apr 2014 108,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,130 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

spare tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm limit

Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

spare tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm limit

Pass 13 Mar 2012

Oil leak

dashboard fault no mileage shown

excessive corrosion in n/s/r outer sill

front brake pads wearing low

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s seatbelt marked

Fail 13 Mar 2012

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

dashboard fault no mileage shown

excessive corrosion in n/s/r outer sill

front brake pads wearing low

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s seatbelt marked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 91,579 miles

radiator expansion tank empty

Fail 8 Feb 2011 91,579 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

radiator expansion tank empty

Pass 3 Feb 2010

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

dash cluster not working correctly, ie; no milage, speedo, temp or revs

Fail 2 Feb 2010

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

dash cluster not working correctly, ie; no milage, speedo, temp or revs

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,057 miles

Front Wipers slightly deteriorated

N/S Mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 71,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,530 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA53 JKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA53 JKV?

You can check the full history of EA53 JKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA53 JKV registered?

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

Is EA53 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 JKV shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA53 JKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA53 JKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.