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EF53 JVA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 JVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,787 miles

Both outer sills and all wheel arches corroded.

Nearside reverse light not working.

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 123,787 miles

Both outer sills and all wheel arches corroded.

Nearside reverse light not working.

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

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

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 114,450 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes starting to split.

Both outer sills corroded.

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness.

Oil leak

Unable to open side sliding door.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 114,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower suspension arms, inner bushes starting to split.

Both outer sills corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to open side sliding door.

Pass 1 May 2014 100,074 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrossion to n/side sill not in prescribed area

Fail 1 May 2014 100,074 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

corrossion to n/side sill not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,112 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 74,945 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 33,168 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,987 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 JVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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