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EK53 CKE

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,660 mi
Last recorded223,660 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 223,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 223,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X 3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 218,481 miles

rust developing in chassis and sills

Fail 4 Oct 2016 218,440 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 212,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 212,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 202,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 192,822 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 180,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 160,971 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 138,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 77,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,248 miles

l/h rear side bumper missing

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

l/h wiper blade hitting front panel

r/h front tyre worn on inner edge

s/loading door will not open

spare wheel loose

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 CKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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