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EF53 HCV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S Sill corroded

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

O/S Sill corroded

O/S/F Chassis starting to corrode

O/S/R Chassis starting to corrode

O/S/R inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 27 Nov 2019 112,251 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS Pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting point x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S Sill corroded

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

O/S Sill corroded

O/S/F Chassis starting to corrode

O/S/R Chassis starting to corrode

O/S/R inner arch starting to corrode

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S Sill Corroded

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 104,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch ( ABS PUMP) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,897 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 82,927 miles

N/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2015 82,927 miles

N/s/f fog lamp inoperative

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

Vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all other brake pipes cleaned and greased

o/s front chassis in eng bay slightly corroded

os wiper juddering

slight corrosion under vehicle in vaious places

Fail 10 Dec 2014 76,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s front chassis in eng bay slightly corroded

os wiper juddering

slight corrosion under vehicle in vaious places

Pass 7 Dec 2013 68,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,802 miles

both front brake disc worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,468 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 46,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,636 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 22,853 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 14,631 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 HCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF53 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

EF53 HCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 HCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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