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EA53 NLX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,009 mi
Last recorded179,009 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 179,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 179,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 167,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 161,645 miles

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

both front door steps/sills corroded to excess (out side prescribed area)

inner wings corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2017 161,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (see chalk mark) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven near side effort has a large lead on off side (3.7.B.2)

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

both front door steps/sills corroded to excess (out side prescribed area)

inner wings corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 157,211 miles

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

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

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

offside rear suspension bump stop mounting missing

small crack in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 153,432 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 148,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

clutch and brake anti slip pads worn slightly

exhaust system rusty and deteriorating

general corrosion

handbrake travel high

intercooler damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisy

oil in coolent system

slight corrosion to chassis and suspension

spare tyre on 1.6mm

van fitted with deadlocks

wipers smear

Fail 7 Mar 2014 148,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

clutch and brake anti slip pads worn slightly

exhaust system rusty and deteriorating

general corrosion

handbrake travel high

intercooler damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisy

oil in coolent system

slight corrosion to chassis and suspension

spare tyre on 1.6mm

van fitted with deadlocks

wipers smear

Pass 24 May 2013 143,422 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 143,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 132,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,307 miles

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,907 miles

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

deadlocks fitted to front doors

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,821 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slight craking on outside wall

Fail 15 Jun 2009 97,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slight craking on outside wall

Pass 21 Jun 2008 90,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front door external access only works with a key door handles wont open doors

Pass 30 Jun 2007 86,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,419 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 NLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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