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EF53 JBX

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,532 mi
Last recorded163,532 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 163,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 150,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 136,490 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,594 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 117,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,149 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 69,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,587 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 JBX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF53 JBX?

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What year was EF53 JBX registered?

EF53 JBX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is EF53 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 JBX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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