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EF53 JVL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026
Fail 10 Apr 2026

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,414 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 171,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 169,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 169,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 166,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 165,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 165,507 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 147,755 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 145,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 109,242 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall split but not too cords

Fail 5 Jan 2008 55,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall split but not too cords

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,483 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 JVL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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