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EF53 LOA

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,014 mi
Last recorded193,014 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 193,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 187,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavly undersealed

Fail 15 Jun 2018 187,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavly undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 175,115 miles

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

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 7 Jun 2016 171,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 171,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 166,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 162,691 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 132,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 116,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 99,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,744 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 LOA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc 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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

EF53 LOA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is EF53 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 LOA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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