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EJ53 VMC

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,687 mi
Last recorded157,687 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VMC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 157,687 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 157,687 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 148,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,608 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,535 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,307 miles

corrosion started in o/s/f inner arch

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,575 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,207 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,104 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 VMC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

EJ53 VMC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 VMC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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