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EF53 JNL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,301 mi
Last recorded167,301 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 167,301 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 167,286 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear load doors badly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 161,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2014 161,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 138,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 127,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,353 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,861 miles

engine sump corroded

rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 13 Dec 2007 96,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine sump corroded

rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,827 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 JNL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JNL, 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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What year was EF53 JNL registered?

EF53 JNL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is EF53 JNL safe to buy?

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