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EA53 JPU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,536 mi
Last recorded37,536 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 37,536 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to body (end of chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with cable ties (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall condition of chassis and underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 120,013 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 118,893 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 118,893 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,266 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 117,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,564 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s n/s ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 114,564 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s n/s ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,725 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 112,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,426 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

has slight play in steering in rack

Fail 9 Sep 2014 105,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

has slight play in steering in rack

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 98,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 91,548 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,385 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s front steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,998 miles

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

offside wiperblade worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,101 miles

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,190 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 JPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JPU, 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 JPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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