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EA53 TPU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,847 mi
Last recorded167,847 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 167,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis rails corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive previous welding to sill and step areas heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,394 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside/previous welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Nov 2022 163,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside/previous welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2021 263,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of windscreen cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 263,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of windscreen cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020
Pass 26 Sep 2019

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 226,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 226,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 215,500 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 204,985 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 204,984 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy, 63% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (1.8)

n/s rear brake pipe corroding, across axel

Pass 17 Sep 2015 199,632 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 199,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower, inner (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 194,616 miles

o/s rear brake pipe cleand and greased

Fail 11 Sep 2014 194,610 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2013

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

low reading to n/s rear hand brake

Pass 22 Sep 2012 182,670 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 182,653 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 174,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 162,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 153,021 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 153,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 143,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 122,493 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 TPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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