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EJ53 JWC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,072 mi
Last recorded205,072 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 JWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 205,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis side (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

some body panels and sills have corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2017 205,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel few areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis side (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

some body panels and sills have corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 197,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

both sill panels have corrosion

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 197,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floors and inner arch panels (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

both sill panels have corrosion

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 188,418 miles

General corrosion on all wheel arches

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside to offside across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 188,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion on all wheel arches

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside to offside across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 181,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 173,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 173,400 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 164,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 164,452 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 140,165 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 140,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 122,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,170 miles

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

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

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 JWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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