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EK53 CJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

287,399 mi
Last recorded287,399 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 287,399 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 280,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 274,671 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 274,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 268,215 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 268,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 269,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 254,532 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 254,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 249,135 miles

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

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

both chassis rails, floors, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

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

front grill slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

offside B post slightly corroded

offside rear lights slightly discoloured

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 249,131 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear lights slightly discoloured

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

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

both chassis rails, floors, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

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

front grill slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

offside B post slightly corroded

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 229,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 227,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

bonet can not be opend for full inspection

off side rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2011 227,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

bonet can not be opend for full inspection

off side rear lamp lens slightly cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 210,305 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal and clutchpedal anti/slip rubbers slightley worn

front number plate slightley detriated

near side front mirror outer cover broken

Fail 2 Nov 2010 210,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake pedal and clutchpedal anti/slip rubbers slightley worn

front number plate slightley detriated

near side front mirror outer cover broken

Pass 22 Sep 2009 188,812 miles

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

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

advise n/s/f door mirror outter case is broken

advise poss axel drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 15 Sep 2009 188,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

advise n/s/f door mirror outter case is broken

Pass 11 Sep 2008 138,492 miles

n/s/f side mirror cover missing

rear body is covered by wood floor

Fail 11 Sep 2008 138,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f side mirror cover missing

rear body is covered by wood floor

Pass 29 Dec 2007 116,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,938 miles

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

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

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 CJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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