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EF53 KEK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,224 mi
Last recorded189,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 189,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 186,230 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 181,863 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 181,849 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

os wiper blade split

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2012 177,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 177,305 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 164,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn thin soon need replacement

rear brake performance only just within limit on park ans service n/side

Pass 15 Nov 2011 164,860 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin soon need replacement

rear brake performance only just within limit on park ans service n/side

Fail 25 Nov 2010 146,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 146,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,465 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 97,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,395 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 74,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,955 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 KEK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KEK, 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 KEK registered?

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

Is EF53 KEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 KEK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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