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EF53 HCA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,193 mi
Last recorded160,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 160,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 146,944 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror broken but rear view can still be seen

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

front and rear out wheel arch/corroded on outer side

Fail 16 Dec 2016 146,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror broken but rear view can still be seen

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

front and rear out wheel arch/corroded on outer side

Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,020 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 137,020 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red cracked rear light lens (1.3.2e)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 120,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 98,013 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 98,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 89,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 65,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,161 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 61,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,571 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 HCA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

EF53 HCA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 HCA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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