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EF53 JLU

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 78,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 78,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 46,547 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,361 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,319 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 JLU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 JLU registered?

EF53 JLU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 JLU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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