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EJ53 VEV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,078 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 98,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion lower sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion lower sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015
Fail 15 Dec 2015

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 115,060 miles

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

note,brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

note,brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

note;brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,185 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

note;brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,755 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside nearside brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 78,740 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes have been greased unable to fully inspect.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,514 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,045 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,565 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 VEV 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 64.7%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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