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EF53 NTK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,051 mi
Last recorded93,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,051 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,976 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,549 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 84,310 miles

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

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

ndf inner wing holed by corrosion

os inner sill corroded

osr & nsr suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,291 miles

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

os inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,423 miles

os inner door sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,611 miles

NSF ball joint cover deteriorated

Rear bump-stop mounts corroding

Underbody corrosion on Offside center of vehicle

Underbody corrosion on Offside rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,155 miles

nsr & osr suspension bump stops insecure

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,155 miles

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

nsr & osr suspension bump stops insecure

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,594 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Underside body and items corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face corroded to excess (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to wheel arch join (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to rear beam box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill to wheel arch join (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer center sill (6.1.B.2)

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Underside body and items corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,317 miles

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,075 miles

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 72,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

damage on n/s/f tyre outer wall

imbalance on front brakes 25% on limits

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage on n/s/f tyre outer wall

imbalance on front brakes 25% on limits

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,558 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,075 miles

Offside front and Offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,010 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,977 miles

Off side rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,233 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,159 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 NTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NTK, 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 NTK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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