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EJ53 OAB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,990 miles

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

all seatbelt prescribed areas slightly corroded

sills, floors, rear inner arch / floor joint areas slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

all seatbelt prescribed areas slightly corroded

sills, floors, rear inner arch / floor joint areas slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,265 miles

same as on test no 295939091212

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,265 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

injector area damp

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted.

injectors damp but no leak found

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2010 64,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted.

injectors damp but no leak found

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,159 miles

Centre Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

trim loose on side step

Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,159 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

trim loose on side step

Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,081 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 92,081 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,079 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 87,079 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 OAB 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 50%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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