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EA53 JXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,548 mi
Last recorded116,548 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 116,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on cab near seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 228,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 228,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,809 miles

Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 110,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 110,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes beginning to show signs of light corrosion

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

exhuast and mounts beginning to show signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2016 125,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes beginning to show signs of light corrosion

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

exhuast and mounts beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid appears dirty and old

coolant is murky in colour

nail in offside rear outer tyre & slight cut in tread

nearside & offside outersills are corroding

nearside front mirror casing has slight damage

nearside front upper marker light is dull

nearside front wheel is bearing is slightly noisy when spun

nearside rear number plate lamp casing is damaged

offside front antiroll bar link bolt is bent

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid appears dirty and old

coolant is murky in colour

nail in offside rear outer tyre & slight cut in tread

nearside & offside outersills are corroding

nearside front mirror casing has slight damage

nearside front upper marker light is dull

nearside front wheel is bearing is slightly noisy when spun

nearside rear number plate lamp casing is damaged

offside front antiroll bar link bolt is bent

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,541 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

offside rear tyre outer side wall is slightly deteriated

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear of gearbox

very slight surface rust on nearside under body on chassis

very slight surface rust on offside chassis on under side of vehicle

very slight surface rust on offside front upper chassis in engine bay

Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,170 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 JXD 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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