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EF53 WMK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Inner & Outer Seal Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion 30cm To Leaf Spring Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Seal Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion 30cm To Leaf Spring Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Inner & Outer Seal Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion 30cm To Leaf Spring Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Seal Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion 30cm To Leaf Spring Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 186,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Seal Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 177,929 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 177,928 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (leaf spring front mount) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed areas

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 172,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 172,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger to rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 171,307 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by leaf spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear chassis rails corroded

windscreen damaged not in view

Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,256 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 165,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 168,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2016 160,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,736 miles

both front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 149,041 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 144,758 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front tyre worn

parking brake lever has travel

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Aug 2012 139,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 133,225 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 133,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 127,032 miles

front brake pads worn

play in offside track rod end

Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,527 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 121,517 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 111,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,184 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 84,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 WMK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WMK, 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 WMK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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