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EJ53 VDP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,986 mi
Last recorded158,986 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 158,986 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bump stop. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 154,898 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 154,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 151,173 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 150,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 149,436 miles

nearside rear tyre as a nail in it , and perished and tread low

Fail 25 May 2016 149,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mounting member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre as a nail in it , and perished and tread low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine noise

Pass 22 Apr 2014 144,504 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

center exhaust heat shield corroded

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 140,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre

rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/f tempory repair

wipers in poor cond. but do clear screen

Pass 5 Jan 2010 96,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,409 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,409 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,379 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 VDP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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