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EF53 KFA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,387 mi
Last recorded114,387 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 114,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 114,387 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear third seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 114,023 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2x (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S,N/S OUTER CHASSIS CORRODED, near inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,295 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,437 miles

Central Inner corrosion starting on nearside step

Central Inner corrosion starting on offside inner sill

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner corrosion starting where wheel arch joins floor

Nearside corrosion starting on chassis leg

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear corrosion starting on chassis rail by bump stop

Offside corrosion starting on chassis leg

Rear corrosion starting on cross member

exhaust system corroded

spanner symbol displayed on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,260 miles

osf lower arm rear bush rubber starting to split but no excessive play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,664 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,492 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,913 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,766 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,603 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 KFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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