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EK53 AUE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,213 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 88,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,271 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 85,271 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,392 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 76,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil light on but level ok

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,312 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 59,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,620 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 54,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 50,284 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,934 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 AUE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUE, 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 AUE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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