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EJ53 OFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,316 mi
Last recorded194,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 194,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 188,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 183,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2019 183,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2018 177,481 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,251 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 165,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak rear chassis corroding offside and nearside ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 165,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak rear chassis corroding offside and nearside ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 157,455 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,473 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 140,473 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 132,928 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 125,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 118,118 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn uneven down to 1.6mm at lowest point.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 184,217 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 96,079 miles

nearside front brake discs appears slightly worn and pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2006 87,025 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 OFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OFU, 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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What year was EJ53 OFU registered?

EJ53 OFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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