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EJ53 UFH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025

Dropside corroded and likely to cause injury rear floor corroded holed drop side back floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 147,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER , getting low and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Vehicle body lock nuts would benefit from some washers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER , getting low and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Vehicle body lock nuts would benefit from some washers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 134,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 124,650 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 124,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure Floorpan cracked under mounting point (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 117,452 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 89,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 65,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front discs poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,390 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,950 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,057 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 UFH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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