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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Surface corrosion under body of vehicle
Handbrake on limit
Surface corrosion under body of vehicle
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake on limit
Surface corrosion under body of vehicle
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake on limit
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
surface corrosion under body of vehicle
Handbrake on limit
Surface corrosion underbody of vehicle
EML illuminate
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
chip on windscreen
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worn
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs worn
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 JFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 JFU, 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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How do I check the history of EF53 JFU?
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What year was EF53 JFU registered?
EF53 JFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is EF53 JFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF53 JFU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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