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EJ53 DBV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,710 mi
Last recorded151,710 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2016 151,700 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail above bump stop (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above rear bump stop (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

steering/suspension bushes have some wear/play/deterioration

Fail 24 Jun 2015 137,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

steering/suspension bushes have some wear/play/deterioration

Pass 9 May 2014 128,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 128,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 123,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 115,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 93,188 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,188 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 242,685 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake fluid & coolant levels low

front side lights dim

h/brake lever high

n/s no.plate lens missing

o/s/f seat broken

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2008 242,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake fluid & coolant levels low

front side lights dim

h/brake lever high

n/s no.plate lens missing

o/s/f seat broken

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2007 190,665 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber split

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2006 155,749 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 155,749 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r tyre cut inner wall

Pass 9 Nov 2005 104,883 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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EJ53 DBV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJ53 DBV, 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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EJ53 DBV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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