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EA53 JPO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,404 mi
Last recorded244,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 244,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 238,310 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body has slight surface rust. Both rear outer arches covered with tape unable to assess.slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2019 237,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 225,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general underbody corrotion to underside but not penetration

Pass 7 Feb 2017 186,111 miles

general underside corrosion, sills, door steps

Pass 5 Feb 2016 151,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 145,690 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both front brake discs worn

corrosion on chassis and members

rear axle bump stops adrift and missing

silencer in poor condition

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2015 145,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both front brake discs worn

corrosion on chassis and members

rear axle bump stops adrift and missing

silencer in poor condition

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2014 134,710 miles

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

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

both rear axle bump stops insecure

corrosion on chassis and members

cracks in both front axle rear wish bone bushes

silencer in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2014 134,696 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear axle bump stops insecure

corrosion on chassis and members

cracks in both front axle rear wish bone bushes

silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 117,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,039 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 106,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,923 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 91,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 91,629 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake lever high

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,629 miles

hand brake lever high

Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,804 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 58,804 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JPO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JPO, 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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EA53 JPO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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