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EK53 AJV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,405 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,984 miles

towbar electric socket damaged

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

O/S Rear outer tyre flat

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 49,816 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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)

hand brake warning lamp not illuminating with brake operation

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

nearside front upper marker lamp not working

nylon cord on propshaft

trailer socket damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,603 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 26,603 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,510 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 AJV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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