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EF53 JCU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,241 mi
Last recorded253,241 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 253,241 miles

brake pipe's corroded

inner sill's corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

o/s/r tyre,outer wall,in poor condition

rear floor corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015

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

brake pipe's corroded

inner sill's corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

o/s/r tyre,outer wall,in poor condition

rear floor corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 252,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 223,066 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

windscreen crsacked in zone b . but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 6 Jun 2013 189,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 105,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres side wall perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 96,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,767 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,981 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2006 44,842 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

spare tyre near legal limit and flat

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 JCU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

EF53 JCU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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