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EF53 JFU

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024

Handbrake on limit

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2024 160,815 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake on limit

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2023

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 220,528 miles

Handbrake on limit

Surface corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2020 220,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 220,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 220,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 220,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 220,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 220,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 220,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 207,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 207,285 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 207,285 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 183,801 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 183,801 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 156,805 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 156,805 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 134,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,451 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 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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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?

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