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EK53 AHZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,500 mi
Last recorded116,500 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 116,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 115,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,541 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 108,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2018 108,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 16 May 2018 108,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure At drop link. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens cracked. (1.2.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 105,531 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 105,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,221 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 99,221 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,183 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 94,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,022 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre, outer sidewall has deteriorated slightly

offside rear inner tyre, inner sidewall has deteriorated slightly

offside rear outer tyre, outer sidewall has deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,316 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,464 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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EK53 AHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK53 AHZ, 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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EK53 AHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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