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EK53 ATF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,783 miles

both sills corroded underside corroded chassis and inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,101 miles

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

o/s/f door step corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,862 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

o/s/f door step corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,679 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion o/s door step

pedal rubbers splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,808 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,807 miles

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)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,649 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,553 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 ATF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ATF, 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 ATF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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