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EF53 LGW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,683 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 125,385 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all chassis rails corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel arches heavily corroded

chassis rails heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside outer closing sill areas heavily corroded

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear no plate deteriorated - recommend replace

Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,371 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel arches heavily corroded

chassis rails heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside outer closing sill areas heavily corroded

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear no plate deteriorated - recommend replace

Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,465 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wheel arches heavily corroded

both rear chassis out riggers heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear under wheel arches heavily corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 120,464 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wheel arches heavily corroded

both rear chassis out riggers heavily corroded

offside and nearside centre and rear closing sill areas heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear under wheel arches heavily corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel arches corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside chassis rails corroded

offside outer floor to sill heavily corroded

rear chassis cross member heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,214 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

os and ns outer closing sill areas heavily corroded

os and ns rear chassis corroded at spring hangers

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,554 miles

both front to rear outer closing sill areas corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

os and ns rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 113,539 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front to rear outer closing sill areas corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

os and ns rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,061 miles

offside an d nearside rear suspension rebound rubbers missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,857 miles

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

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

imbalance front brakes, just acceptable recommend attention.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,888 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 97,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,658 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 82,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 40,314 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 LGW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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