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EF53 KBE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,188 mi
Last recorded176,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 176,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive apron (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 176,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive apron (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 175,794 miles

Slight corrosion to bodywork externally on underside

Pass 5 May 2017 168,429 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 146,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 124,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 104,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 104,558 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 86,620 miles

screen broken not in the driver view

Pass 11 May 2012 76,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 67,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,353 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 KBE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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