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EF53 KBZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 127,001 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,180 miles

N/S Rear body damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 117,719 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 117,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 108,179 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 108,179 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 100,162 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 100,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 96,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 84,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,501 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 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

EF53 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 KBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 KBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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