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EJ53 GUE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,606 mi
Last recorded137,606 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 137,606 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Mar 2018 137,546 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Front bumper loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion to under side of vehichle

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,087 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 119,087 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 119,087 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear spring hangar area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,660 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30cm of suspension (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30cm of suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember within 30cm of rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,727 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,382 miles

nearside outer sill holed

offside fog light temperarilly attached

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,225 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,140 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,022 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 GUE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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