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EF53 JKJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (3.6.C.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By rear spring front hanger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by rear spring rear hanger. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill by rear spring front hanger. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill by rear spring front hanger. (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (3.6.C.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing for slight noise.

O/S/F and N/S/R chassis runners for corrosion.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,854 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,935 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 9,249 miles

CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 JKJ, 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 JKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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