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EF53 JSY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 96,825 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,015 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,820 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 95,820 miles

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

Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use centre step trip hazard (9.7 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,582 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury nearside side door step floor trim is a trip hazard (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,350 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 93,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,674 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,200 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 771,146 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 70,444 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,936 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,320 miles

1. NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE, SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED/PUNCTURED

Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,919 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 JSY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

EF53 JSY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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