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EF53 JKX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,108 mi
Last recorded128,108 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,108 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe below chassie rail corroded

Nearside Front out rigger corroded mk yellow

Nearside Rear side lamp dim

Nearside Rear step corroding

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Inner arch corroded mk yellow

Offside Front brake pipe below chassie rail corroded

Offside Outer sill corroding mkj yellow

Offside Rear lens held with wire

Offside centre chassie staring to blow out

Offside drop side retaining clamp missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body frame corroded

brake pedal anti slip split

clutch pedal anti slip split

front to back brake pipes twisted and loose

n/s front flitch, n/s front inner wheel arch and step corroded through just out side prescribed area

oil leak from engine

rear drop side frame corroding through and holed

Fail 1 Sep 2023 128,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner filch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all missing (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pipe below chassie rail corroded

Nearside Front out rigger corroded mk yellow

Nearside Rear side lamp dim

Nearside Rear step corroding

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Inner arch corroded mk yellow

Offside Front brake pipe below chassie rail corroded

Offside Outer sill corroding mkj yellow

Offside Rear lens held with wire

Offside centre chassie staring to blow out

Offside drop side retaining clamp missing

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body frame corroded

brake pedal anti slip split

clutch pedal anti slip split

front to back brake pipes twisted and loose

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,490 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 124,490 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,996 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,971 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,909 miles

Oil leak ()

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

propshaft bush worn

Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing possible stud (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

propshaft bush worn

Pass 10 Sep 2016 100,905 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 102,320 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,533 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,853 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 JKX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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