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EA53 JRU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,835 mi
Last recorded194,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 194,835 miles

7 pin socket damaged

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s reverse light inoperative

outer part of out riggers and sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 189,065 miles

Nearside Rear One Brake shoe hold down pin missing. Brake inspection required.

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

Rear Rear floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 189,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear One Brake shoe hold down pin missing. Brake inspection required.

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

Rear Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 178,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2016 166,999 miles

7 pin socket damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside reverse inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

diesel pump wet no leak at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2016 166,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective filler pipe collar rubber (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective filler pipe collar rubber (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding brake pad jamed in caliper (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

7 pin socket damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside reverse inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

diesel pump wet no leak at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2015 155,076 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over axle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 155,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over axle (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 141,026 miles

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Both sides rear chassis on bumpo stop starting to corrode

O/S/Front wiper smeary

Pass 5 Nov 2013 136,315 miles

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

O/S/Front steering rack inner arm slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,315 miles

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

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

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusty

O/S/Front steering rack inner arm slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,355 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 131,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 125,188 miles

slight play in offside track rod inner joint at rack

Pass 8 Nov 2010 119,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,075 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,216 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in offside

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 JRU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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