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EJ53 ZFO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,530 mi
Last recorded96,530 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,530 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 96,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,270 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 85,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AND CHASSIS BEHIND ROADWHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AND CHassis BEHIND ROADWHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,193 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 62,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 57,644 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside side door disconnected

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,682 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,986 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,392 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,742 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,321 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,316 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,865 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front pads 80% worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,865 miles

front pads 80% worn

Fail 31 Oct 2007 23,864 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,817 miles

Front bumper loose N/S/F

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 ZFO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

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

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