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EA53 NLL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,649 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 107,353 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,487 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 94,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear thin.

Small crack in nearside front Door mirror.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 79,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 79,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,103 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,872 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,055 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 48,894 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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 NLL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

EA53 NLL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is EA53 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 NLL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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