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EJ53 VNO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,365 mi
Last recorded138,365 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,365 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 126,203 miles

coolent leak

exhaust corroded

under body showing signs of corrosion

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,197 miles

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

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

coolent leak

exhaust corroded

under body showing signs of corrosion

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrsions to rear chassis

Pass 27 Jan 2015 108,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,820 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emmisions slightly high...

Towbar Electric socket is insecure...

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,135 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,135 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,349 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 VNO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

EJ53 VNO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is EJ53 VNO safe to buy?

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