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EA53 NOU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,394 mi
Last recorded163,394 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 163,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 159,475 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 159,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 154,228 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 147,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 138,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 128,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 124,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre cut in tyre side wall

nearside mirror back cover missing

nearside rear tyre deep cuts in tyre tread

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2011 124,253 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front wiper blades poor

nearside front tyre cut in tyre side wall

nearside mirror back cover missing

nearside rear tyre deep cuts in tyre tread

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 120,769 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)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

nearside mirror glass cracked and mirror back cover missing

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2010 120,769 miles

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

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

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)

bonnet difficult to open

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

nearside mirror glass cracked and mirror back cover missing

offside mirror glass cracked

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,148 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing

front tyres starting to wear uneven

large deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside door mirror backing missing

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2009 105,060 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch and brake pedal rubbers wearing

front tyres starting to wear uneven

large deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside door mirror backing missing

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2008 88,388 miles

brake pedal rubber poor

front registration plate cracked

front wiper blades poor

offside front tyre wearing uneven

slight damage offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,732 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 NOU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

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

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The MOT history for EA53 NOU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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