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EF53 OAU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

341,111 mi
Last recorded341,111 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 341,111 miles

front wings insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2017 341,107 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wings insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2016 334,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 334,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 309,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 309,888 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working side (1.1.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working side (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 286,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 286,799 miles

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

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

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

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 OAU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

EF53 OAU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is EF53 OAU safe to buy?

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