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EK53 AOL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,911 mi
Last recorded57,911 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 57,911 miles

Coolant low

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,355 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear low on tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails behind road wheels both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops insecure both sides

wind screen cracked on drivers side (not affecting drivers view)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear low on tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails behind road wheels both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops insecure both sides

wind screen cracked on drivers side (not affecting drivers view)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 51,088 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stops insecure both sides

windscreen cracked (not affecting drivers view)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,194 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops insecure

tread low on nearside rear tyre

wind screen cracked (not affecting drivers view)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 50,193 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops insecure

tread low on nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

windscreen cracked (not affecting drivers view)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,726 miles

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

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 14 Jan 2014 48,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,396 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,173 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 37,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,646 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 AOL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AOL, 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 AOL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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