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EJ53 OBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,100 mi
Last recorded126,100 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,100 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 121,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point and seal panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded but not within 12 inches of a main structural point

Pass 11 Jan 2016 120,643 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 120,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 119,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,323 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 104,194 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 96,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,518 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 OBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

EJ53 OBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 OBN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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