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EJ53 VKP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,260 mi
Last recorded157,260 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,581 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 146,482 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Under load (5.2.5a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure held with tie wraps

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Passenger outer (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tipping body very heavy corrosion

Exhaust covering insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Contains nail

Pass 23 Oct 2014 138,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearng on the inner edge

tipperbody corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 138,796 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearng on the inner edge

tipperbody corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2013 129,666 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,311 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

damage to both front wings

front tyres are wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Nov 2012 118,309 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

damage to both front wings

front tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 105,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 92,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 81,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,202 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 68,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear marker light lenses missing (whit lights to rear)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,425 miles

rear marker light lenses missing (whit lights to rear)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,952 miles

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

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

park brake cables, partially chafed, serviceable

Fail 21 Dec 2006 39,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

park brake cables, partially chafed, serviceable

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 VKP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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