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EF53 LLA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,002 mi
Last recorded188,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 188,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sides inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 163,667 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 148,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 148,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe corroded and holed. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust bracket corroded and broken but the system is still supported.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,627 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,520 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,309 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LLA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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