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EF53 ERX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,765 mi
Last recorded125,765 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ERX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,765 miles

Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Nearside Rear floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Nearside Rear valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges exposed

Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear inner / outer sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 125,762 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area viewed inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Nearside Rear floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Nearside Rear valance area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges exposed

Offside Front step area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear inner / outer sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor area corroded but not in a prescribed area at this time

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear floor area corroded but not in a prescribed area at this time

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by rear most leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area at this time

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,413 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine steady mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 113,356 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine steady mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valance area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 107,568 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valance area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valance area corroded but not considered to be within a prescribed area at this time

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area, in front of rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing blade and arm complete (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valance area corroded but not considered to be within a prescribed area at this time

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 93,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill area rusted

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 195/70x15C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,944 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,944 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 Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 84,977 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror backing missing.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,977 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside mirror backing missing.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 83,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,913 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,722 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,078 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 67,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,577 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,729 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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EF53 ERX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF53 ERX, 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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EF53 ERX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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