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EF53 JLO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,500 mi
Last recorded163,500 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 163,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced foot step rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced foot step rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 132,241 miles

both floors/sills/chassis corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,101 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 125,100 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innerstep (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innerstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,824 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,397 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,921 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 116,921 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,674 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,674 miles

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,802 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 107,802 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 101,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 101,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,936 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 92,932 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,308 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 19 Feb 2007 56,578 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 JLO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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