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EK53 AOE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,310 mi
Last recorded143,310 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 143,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 143,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 142,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 140,002 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 140,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

bonnet release poor operation

exhaust poor condition

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

propshaft rubber flange worn

Fail 15 Oct 2018 138,430 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

bonnet release poor operation

exhaust poor condition

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

propshaft rubber flange worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 133,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,586 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 130,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat base deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 118,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat base deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

N/S/R outer tyre s/wall scuffed & tread blocks cut/split

O/S/R uoter tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

N/S/R outer tyre s/wall scuffed & tread blocks cut/split

O/S/R uoter tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,532 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,607 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,128 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 AOE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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