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EK53 AUU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,760 mi
Last recorded128,760 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

chassis surface rust front and rear

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,978 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 125,973 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' off screen (8.3.1d)

front brake dicsc rusty inner edge

under side off van rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2017 122,032 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' off screen (8.3.1d)

front brake dicsc rusty inner edge

under side off van rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,361 miles

front brake discs rusty inner edge

front windscreen stone chips

Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs rusty inner edge

front windscreen stone chips

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty lip inner

nearside front tyre 2mm of tread

nearside front wheel bearing slieght roughness

outer door sills rusty

traval at hand brake lever

Pass 7 May 2014 105,350 miles

center exaust box outer skin rusty

front brake discs rusty inner ebge

near side front wiper blade split on end

rool bar d bushes movement

Pass 3 May 2013 99,175 miles

A LOTOF MOVEMENT AT HAND-BRAKW LEVER BEFORE BRAKE APPLICATION

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2012 93,137 miles

a lot of movement at hand brake lever before brake application

nearside front tyre getting low in tread depth 3mm of tread left slight wear on inner/outer section

slight movement in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar d bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside/ offside lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

small patch of surface rust on nearside outer door sill

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside/ offside lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

small patch of surface rust on nearside outer door sill

Pass 3 Oct 2009 73,657 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,485 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 AUU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AUU, 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 AUU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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