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EK53 AVR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,651 mi
Last recorded150,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 150,651 miles

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

Underbody Sealed/Sprayed

Fail 14 Jun 2019 150,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside heavily rotted and holed both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front -rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front roughness felt at wheel bearing

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

center exhaust outer casing loose/breaking up

chassis and rear cross member corroded

sills corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 131,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front -rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front roughness felt at wheel bearing

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

center exhaust outer casing loose/breaking up

chassis and rear cross member corroded

sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,105 miles

Centre exhaust outercasing breaking up

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

play in front steering arm

sills and chassis corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2016 120,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at leaf spring eye (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust outercasing breaking up

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

play in front steering arm

sills and chassis corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both o/s and n/s front tyres low at 3mm

em ligth on dash

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking but no cords showing

rear exhaust box skin peeling off but not blowing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,231 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both o/s and n/s front tyres low at 3mm

em ligth on dash

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking but no cords showing

rear exhaust box skin peeling off but not blowing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,298 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 94,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,026 miles

pin hole in offside front lower ball joint gaitor

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2012 91,007 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

pin hole in offside front lower ball joint gaitor

Pass 24 Dec 2010 131,652 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 131,651 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,091 miles

nearside front drop link bent

nearside front mirror casing damaged

play in nearside front steering arm

spare tyre worn

Fail 2 Dec 2008 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

nearside front drop link bent

nearside front mirror casing damaged

play in nearside front steering arm

spare tyre worn

Fail 30 Oct 2007 82,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,986 miles

Nearside door mirror deteriorated, not effecting rear view.

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 AVR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AVR, 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 AVR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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