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EK53 AVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,707 mi
Last recorded173,707 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 173,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,430 miles

Brake disc surfaces corroded

Brake hose slightly chafed Rear hoses chaffing the ramps (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp aims slightly low but with in tolerance

N/s/f and o/s/r outer tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r inner tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

No side marker lights fitted

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Both rear lighting looms (4.11 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components dry/corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working Cap (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Cap (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc surfaces corroded

Brake hose slightly chafed Rear hoses chaffing the ramps (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp aims slightly low but with in tolerance

N/s/f and o/s/r outer tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r inner tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

No side marker lights fitted

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Both rear lighting looms (4.11 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components dry/corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,814 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r inner & o/s/r inner tyres showing sings of age

Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,281 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 19,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,154 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2010 16,154 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 9,253 miles

hazard light switch sticky

Pass 16 Oct 2007 7,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,978 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 AVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AVT, 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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What year was EK53 AVT registered?

EK53 AVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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