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EF53 KDN

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,930 mi
Last recorded167,930 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 167,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 160,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 145,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,460 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,568 miles

Offside wing mirror cover missing,

Windscreen marked.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,224 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 51,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,300 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 46,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,117 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 KDN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KDN, 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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What year was EF53 KDN registered?

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

Is EF53 KDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 KDN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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