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EA53 JVW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,790 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rails in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,621 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings in engine bay and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smoke reading high close to limit

Pass 20 Nov 2023 120,829 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails in engine bay and inner front wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 120,453 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 120,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 120,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 119,531 miles

Offside Rear Door Damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,128 miles

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,701 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 107,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 80,408 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 80,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,017 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,351 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 JVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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