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EK53 AOA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,258 mi
Last recorded161,258 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 161,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

During emission slightly blue smoking

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,106 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 130,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,765 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 116,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 101,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 101,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,861 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 65,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,522 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,399 miles

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel cap stiff in operation

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 536,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,728 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 AOA 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 80%.

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 AOA, 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 AOA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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