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EF53 KCG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle under side heavily corroded (hangin)

Pass 16 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dash instruments faulty

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 16 May 2019 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

chips in windscreen

slight corrosion to outer sills

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 May 2019 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/side door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer rigger rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength most chassis/rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer rigger front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer rigger rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength most chassis/rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear light lens cluster damaged

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears chassis rails close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all chassis outer riggers corroded

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

chips in windscreen

rear most chassis corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 127,072 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 127,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring eye mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring eye (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,022 miles

Corrosion to n/s inner sill - outside an area

Corrosion to n/s outer sill - outside an area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Various areas of vehicle underside well corroded

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2017 116,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting, inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to n/s inner sill - outside an area

Corrosion to n/s outer sill - outside an area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Various areas of vehicle underside well corroded

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,623 miles

centre silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,367 miles

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

nearside front bumper quarter insecure

offside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2015 102,367 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

nearside front bumper quarter insecure

offside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,963 miles

front number plate crack

offside front door mirror glass crack

offside front tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 27 Apr 2013 84,207 miles

center exhaust section corroded and split

damp around nearside rear drum

front numbere plate cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracking

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front wishbone bushes perished - rear bushes

brake padal anti slip worn

center exhaust section corroded and split

damp around nearside rear drum

front numbere plate cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and cracking

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 4 May 2012 75,895 miles

front wishbone rear bushes slightly torn

offside front tyre wall damaged/perished

spare tyre cut in wall

Fail 4 May 2012 75,895 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front wishbone rear bushes slightly torn

offside front tyre wall damaged/perished

spare tyre cut in wall

Pass 13 May 2011 69,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside rear tyres slight wall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 66,984 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,981 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,396 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 KCG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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