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EA53 JVG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

23,698 mi
Last recorded23,698 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,698 miles

all inner wheel arches very rusty

brake discs very rusty

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

n/s sill holed and very rusty not within 30cm

n/s/f tyre on limit replace asap

o/s/r bumper cap missing

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2023 23,698 miles

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

all inner wheel arches very rusty

brake discs very rusty

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

n/s sill holed and very rusty not within 30cm

n/s/f tyre on limit replace asap

o/s/r bumper cap missing

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,640 miles

brake pipes rusty

chassis rails rusty

front pads getting low

front steps very rusty

heavily corroded underneath

heavily patch welded underneath

ns centre sill holed not within 30cm

nsf tyre perishing close to limit

osf inner wheel arch very rusty

rear body + bumper damaged

rearmost bushes weak

wipers poor

Fail 16 Feb 2022 22,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis - leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis - leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis - leaf spring front mount X 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch - leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Excessive corrosion offside front inner wheel arch - not within 30cm

Excessive corrosion on both front steps - not within 30cm

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

Heavy corrosion throughout vehicle

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

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

Offside rear body and bumper damage

excessive corrosion offside rear chassis rail - not within 30cm

Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,978 miles

both rear inner arches very rusty

both rear spring mounts very rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills very rusty

brake pipes rusty

chassis very rusty

exhaust rusty

front sub-frame very rusty

nsr tyre getting low

both front inner arches very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2020 17,515 miles

both sills very rusty

brake pipes rusty

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

front chassis rails very rusty

front inner wheel arches very rusty

ns mirror damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2020 17,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills very rusty

brake pipes rusty

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

front chassis rails very rusty

front inner wheel arches very rusty

ns mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 13,872 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 13,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive underbody corrosion

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 10,155 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

bodywork corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 10,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension housing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)

bodywork corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake discs wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 6,803 miles

suspension components+chassis members+bodywork corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 1,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,506 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,chassis members+bodywork corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,670 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,466 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,421 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 JVG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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