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EA53 NKZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front windsceen cracked lower level

n/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 113,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front windsceen cracked lower level

n/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 111,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s + o/s not working (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,568 miles

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

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

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

both front wheel archs rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,758 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 98,754 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,479 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,018 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,340 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 75,340 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise side panel under nearside loading door is corroding.

advise windscreen is cracked but not in drivers view.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,937 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,027 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,899 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 NKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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