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EK53 ASU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 145,962 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 126,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,076 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

horn off tone

leak offside front outer cv joint

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,911 miles

seats fitted in back

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,059 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,221 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)

steering nearside front rackarm got slight play in it at its fixing point !

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,307 miles

parking brake almost on maximium hardly any reserve !

steering rack arm nearside front very slight play detected at its fixing point to rack !

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,223 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 ASU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

EK53 ASU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is EK53 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 ASU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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