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EF53 KDJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,753 mi
Last recorded142,753 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 142,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 128,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 119,145 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,149 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front mirror covers covered in tape

both front tyres close to wear bars

nearside front screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front mirror covers covered in tape

both front tyres close to wear bars

nearside front screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,661 miles

centre box exhaust outer skin deteriorated

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,134 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,127 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front tyre low pressure

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,830 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

handbrake warning lamp not working

n/s/r panel damaged

o/s/r tyre cut outer sidewall not to cords at time of test

Fail 12 Nov 2011 62,610 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn.

front grill missing.

front wishbones rear bushes perished.

handbrake warning light not working.

offside door mirror damaged.

offside front tyre close to limit.

panel damage nearside rear.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,610 miles

front brake discs worn.

front grill missing.

front wishbones rear bushes perished.

handbrake warning light not working.

offside door mirror damaged.

offside front tyre close to limit.

panel damage nearside rear.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,433 miles

o/s door mirror body and lens are damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,089 miles

front brake discs lipped.

front panel damaged.

rear brakes noisy.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,936 miles

grill is missing

head lights aim on the low limit

o/s door mirror body is damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

cuts in various tyre treads

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,203 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 20,128 miles

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

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 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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EF53 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EF53 KDJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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