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EK53 ARF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,610 mi
Last recorded165,610 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 165,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 162,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 158,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,123 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

excessive corrision to o/s and n/s sills

Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

excessive corrision to o/s and n/s sills

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,119 miles

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

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

excessive corrision to o/s outer/inner step

Nearside Front tyre split inner sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Fail 12 Nov 2019 142,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

excessive corrision to o/s outer/inner step

Nearside Front tyre split inner sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,684 miles

excessive corrision nsf inner step

Fail 14 Nov 2018 139,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

excessive corrision nsf inner step

Pass 4 Nov 2017 135,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,358 miles

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

wipers only just clearing windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,940 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 92,154 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,526 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 82,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 74,389 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 23,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,591 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 ARF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 ARF registered?

EK53 ARF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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