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EF53 JHO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,309 mi
Last recorded119,309 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front and rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle body has some corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front and rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

vehicle body has some corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,480 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,114 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 83,753 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,753 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,875 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 80,875 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,090 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,574 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 54,926 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 JHO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JHO, 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 JHO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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