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EK53 ANX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,731 miles

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

tipper body in poor condition corroded and holed

Fail 2 Sep 2025 113,731 miles

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

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

tipper body in poor condition corroded and holed

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS BY TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 104,375 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WINGS BOTH SIDES 30 CM TOP SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING UNDER AIR BOX (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,115 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,604 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 73,576 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,339 miles

FRONT TYRES 195/70x16 REARS 185/75x16.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF tyre perished.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front road wheel inner rim is slightly damaged

offside front tyre has minor cuts to outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has two cuts on the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,277 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,178 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 ANX 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 87%.

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 ANX, 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 EK53 ANX registered?

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

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