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EF53 JVK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,478 mi
Last recorded82,478 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,791 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 78,791 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 66,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022

Front oil leak

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

starting to rust unde van

Fail 13 Dec 2022

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

starting to rust unde van

Pass 4 Dec 2021 953,397 miles

Front crack in bottom of windscreen

Front tyres getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2021 953,397 miles

Front crack in bottom of windscreen

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020

Front crack on front passanger screen

Pass 4 Dec 2019 35,488 miles

Offside Front crack in windscreen bottom

Pass 1 Dec 2018

Offside Front crack on passanger side windscreen lower

Pass 2 Sep 2017 32,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,042 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 19,519 miles

near side sill damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2013 19,519 miles

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

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)

both front tyres deterated

near side sill damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2012 18,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 15,876 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 15,876 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,002 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,536 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 7,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 6,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 6,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,925 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 JVK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

EF53 JVK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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