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EF53 JKU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 134,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 128,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner step to sill wax oiled

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side walls and in tread

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front inner step to sill wax oiled

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,297 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner step to sill wax oiled

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side walls and in tread

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front inner step to sill wax oiled

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

could not test rear seat belts due to tools and equipment

power steering pipes corroded

tipper body corroded

under vehicle wax oiled

Fail 18 Jun 2018 111,960 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury back board both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

could not test rear seat belts due to tools and equipment

power steering pipes corroded

tipper body corroded

under vehicle wax oiled

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside mirror cover missing

Nearside no side markers working

Nearside out rigger corroded rear of cab

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside centre side marker not working

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside out rigger corroded rear of cab

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reg plate deteriorated

oil leak

power steering pipe corroded

tipper body corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 109,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside mirror cover missing

Nearside no side markers working

Nearside out rigger corroded rear of cab

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside centre side marker not working

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside out rigger corroded rear of cab

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reg plate deteriorated

oil leak

power steering pipe corroded

tipper body corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,921 miles

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

accident damage to nearside door pillar

Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accident damage to nearside door pillar

Pass 30 May 2014 92,737 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 92,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,777 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front disc inner faces - corrosion

n.s. rear brake low on performance compared to o.s.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc inner faces - corrosion

n.s. rear brake low on performance compared to o.s.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 48,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs corroded on inner faces - n.s. wishbone rear bush starting to fail - brake pedal rubber split.

n.s.gearbox lower mtg nut loose ( tightened)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,703 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces - n.s. wishbone rear bush starting to fail - brake pedal rubber split.

n.s.gearbox lower mtg nut loose ( tightened)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,891 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 24,891 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,832 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 JKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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