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EK53 AJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 157,289 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top mount inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Dropside component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top mount inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

external body floor corroded

n\s\f and o\s\f step area corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021

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

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

offside and nearside front lower steps and outer sills corrodedand holed but are not prescribeds areas

Fail 18 Feb 2021 147,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step backplate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step backplate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside front lower steps and outer sills corrodedand holed but are not prescribeds areas

Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,597 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2019

Nearside Front step underneath has some corrosion

Offside Rear stop light dimmer wrong bulb or bulb black

Fail 12 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing corroded within 30cm of suspension top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing corroded by top mounting with in 30cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not locking (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front step underneath has some corrosion

Offside Rear stop light dimmer wrong bulb or bulb black

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,271 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner nail in tread

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

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

some corrosion in rear tipper body floor

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,620 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,245 miles

Front disc's worn,lipped.

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,473 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,213 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,137 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 19,132 miles

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

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 AJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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