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EJ53 NSZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,979 mi
Last recorded189,979 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 189,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 175,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 164,496 miles

slight play in offside lower suspension balljoint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 153,537 miles

front brake pads worn - suggest replace

Pass 12 Aug 2011 142,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,479 miles

both rear tyres worn very near limit - suggest replace

childseat fitted to centre seat

engine smoky under acceleration - emissions just within tolerances

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,959 miles

childseats fitted to front two seats

engine slight smoky under acceleration

oil level not to maximum

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,212 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 85,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,829 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 59,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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 NSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 NSZ registered?

EJ53 NSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is EJ53 NSZ safe to buy?

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