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EA53 JUV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 129,132 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner step corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

chassis slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 128,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s mains on floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

o/s n/s front to rear inner sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f inner lower arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s n/s/f inner steps corroded but not in a prescribed area

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 127,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill to upper step slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (e))

o/s n/s mid chassis to mid crossmember slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r chassis slightly corroded to crossmember

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 127,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear of inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s n/s mid chassis and mid crossmember slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f inner sill to upper step slightly corroded

o/s n/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s n/s/inner sills slightly corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s n/s/r chassis to crossmember slightly corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2023

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Corrosion to rear inner panel and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Slight play in steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust deteriorated

Corrosion to rear inner panel and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Slight play in steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( 2x bothsides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2022

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( 2x bothsides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020

Central Rear exhaust silencer slightly coroded

Inner floor sills slight corrosion (bothsides)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust silencer slightly coroded

Inner floor sills slight corrosion (bothsides)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DOOR GLASS INSECURE

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,139 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play bothsides (rack arms) (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( rear mounts) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pedal anti-slip deteriorated in tack

Front slight coolant leak from radiater

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,250 miles

Front slight oil leak

Front windscreen cracked on nearside / offside

Fail 19 Nov 2015 119,250 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / outer sills bothsides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance chip in lens (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear window(s) missing sliding door (6.9.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light unit cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides limit stops missing (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bothsides ( over the axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Front slight oil leak

Front windscreen cracked on nearside / offside

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded next to both leaf springs prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2012 101,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,789 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 148,209 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,380 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 77,901 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 54,369 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,174 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 JUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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