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EA53 JWC

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

240,442 mi
Last recorded240,442 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 JWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 240,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 240,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 231,874 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front step/outer sill corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear chassis corroded close to shock absorber mount

Fail 9 Aug 2014 223,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 223,741 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 214,489 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 214,489 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 202,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 195,018 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 195,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 184,055 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 183,899 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 173,326 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake has travel

Pass 12 Aug 2008 161,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 133,893 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 133,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 100,689 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 JWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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