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EA53 OJJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

229,713 mi
Last recorded229,713 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 229,713 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 224,139 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 219,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 219,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 213,766 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 210,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 201,076 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 194,080 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Oct 2012 181,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 168,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 156,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,859 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover split

slight play in both front steering arms

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2008 139,742 miles

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

off side front wishbone bush starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2007 115,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 OJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OJJ, 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 OJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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