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EK53 CKU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

284,695 mi
Last recorded284,695 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 284,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

egr valve/pipe leaking exhaust gasses

slight leak from injectors/leak off pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 284,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

egr valve/pipe leaking exhaust gasses

slight leak from injectors/leak off pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2014 279,462 miles

corrosion to n/s/f / o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 11 Dec 2014 279,462 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f / o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Nov 2013 266,459 miles

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

genral rust

ns cil correision

rear corriosion

Pass 4 Dec 2012 259,195 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 259,195 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 247,310 miles

Brake pedel rubber slightly worn.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

General surface corrosion on chassis, not excessive.

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

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

Offside rear brakes very slightly binding.

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 228,846 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 228,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 204,382 miles

Brake pedel rubber slightly worn.

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 204,314 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedel rubber slightly worn.

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 187,013 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 187,013 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 177,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 165,137 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 165,130 miles

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

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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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