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EK53 CLF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,008 mi
Last recorded226,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 226,008 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 220,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 220,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 219,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 213,532 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 203,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 191,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 183,399 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 178,021 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 178,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 171,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 157,446 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 157,446 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 125,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 125,479 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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 CLF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 CLF, 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 CLF registered?

EK53 CLF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is EK53 CLF safe to buy?

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