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EF53 JCX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,468 mi
Last recorded106,468 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,468 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested engine noisy (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,420 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust back box hanger corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Exhaust back box hanger corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,414 miles

crack in front windscreen nearside outside wiped area

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,137 miles

Nearside crack in front windscreen outside wiped area nearside outside zone a not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,542 miles

powder fire extingishers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,542 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

powder fire extingishers fitted

Pass 24 May 2012 65,353 miles

fire extinguishers are of powder type

Fail 23 May 2012 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fire extinguishers are of powder type

Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,685 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,475 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 JCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JCX, 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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EF53 JCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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