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EA53 JNO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,350 mi
Last recorded163,350 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 163,350 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

seat belt pads missing

Fail 8 Dec 2014 163,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

n/s side step tread trip hazard

seat belt pads missing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,536 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

seat belts pads missing

side door step tread loose

Fail 3 Jan 2014 129,536 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Spare tyre defective

seat belts pads missing

side door step tread loose

Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,218 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT CORRODED

CENTRE PROPSHAFT CARRIERS WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

WATER IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP UNIT

Fail 11 Dec 2012 108,207 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT CORRODED

CENTRE PROPSHAFT CARRIERS WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

WATER IN NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT UNIT

Pass 16 Dec 2011 105,024 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 2 Dec 2011 105,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 101,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 84,369 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 84,369 miles

Offside Lower Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

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

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 JNO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JNO, 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 JNO registered?

EA53 JNO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is EA53 JNO safe to buy?

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