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EF53 ESG

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,175 mi
Last recorded60,175 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ESG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,175 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 50,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front windscreen wiper split

tested as class 4 as seats were removed prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2018 50,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front windscreen wiper split

tested as class 4 as seats were removed prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,830 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 43,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,978 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,136 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,361 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 37,361 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,226 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 30,226 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,317 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 27,317 miles

Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,610 miles

Oil leak

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 ESG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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