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EF53 JFY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 148,455 miles

corrosion starting in structural and non structural areas

Pass 30 May 2018 143,211 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 136,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 130,114 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 124,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,385 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,793 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 105,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,257 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 89,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,263 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 62,259 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,275 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 JFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

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

Is EF53 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 JFY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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