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EA53 JWX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,876 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 131,567 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 131,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 110,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,319 miles

cuts in wall o/s/r tyre

front - rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft centre bearing worn

rear window broken

Fail 22 Feb 2016 104,319 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Front & Rear (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion flatbed (6.1.C.1)

Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

cuts in wall o/s/r tyre

front - rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

propshaft centre bearing worn

rear window broken

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 100,610 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,384 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,200 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,188 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,628 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,404 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 JWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JWX, 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 JWX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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