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EA53 JXL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,424 mi
Last recorded181,424 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 181,424 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 181,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 176,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 171,942 miles

surface corrosion offside and nearside chassis above rear subframe

Pass 26 Nov 2014 165,445 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 165,438 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 158,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 152,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 147,780 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 147,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Oct 2010 133,055 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,055 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 114,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 114,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,824 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,431 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 JXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JXL, 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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What year was EA53 JXL registered?

EA53 JXL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is EA53 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 JXL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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