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EF53 JWX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

240,929 mi
Last recorded240,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 240,929 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 240,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,499 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 234,499 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 5 May 2016 213,742 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTIO SLIP MISSING.

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED STANDARD

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON TYRES.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH D BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 213,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTIO SLIP MISSING.

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES RUBBING ON TYRES.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH D BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 171,552 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 171,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 170,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 145,404 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 145,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,251 miles

Windscreen has crack outside zone 'A'.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 123,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has crack outside zone 'A'.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,795 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 95,795 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,419 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 JWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

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

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