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EF53 ETE

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ETE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill signs of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear both sides chassis by bump stop area corroded

both front inner arches signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill signs of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear both sides chassis by bump stop area corroded

both front inner arches signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,269 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both side outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both sides rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,342 miles

Nearside Front cracked

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2015 113,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front cracked

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail inner and outer (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,741 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,076 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 101,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 132,360 miles

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

slight play in steering rack o/s/

Pass 11 Nov 2011 127,112 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 113,326 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 108,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 108,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 92,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,684 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 ETE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF53 ETE, 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 EF53 ETE registered?

EF53 ETE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EF53 ETE safe to buy?

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