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EA53 JSV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,955 mi
Last recorded164,955 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 164,955 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 164,229 miles

has been welded under side

Fail 13 Dec 2019 164,229 miles

has been welded under side

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror assy (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner arches corrosion but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

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

Offside centre sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion underneath

wipers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2018

All 4 tyres deteriorated/perished

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle on chassis and suspension

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 147,254 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle to chassis and suspension mountings

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017

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

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

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

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

General corrosion underneath vehicle to chassis and suspension mountings

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,863 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror backcover missing

Oil leak ()

general light corrosion underneath at rear

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 25 Nov 2015 134,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,395 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear chassis corrodeded but not within a prescribed area

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 121,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear chassis corrodeded but not within a prescribed area

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 115,167 miles

front tyres wearing low

play to steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,823 miles

slight play to front steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2011 112,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play to front steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,091 miles

front brake disc and pads worn disc corroded and pitted

front brakes slight fluctuation

fuel smell under bonnet and fuel pump damp suspect leak round pump area

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,508 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2007 96,548 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2006 88,463 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 JSV 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 JSV, 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 JSV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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