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EA53 NJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,860 mi
Last recorded178,860 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 178,860 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 168,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 168,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 159,100 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear sill nearside

Fail 5 Jun 2014 159,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 144,942 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 144,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 142,982 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 132,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,309 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 120,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 105,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,291 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 NJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

EA53 NJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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