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EK53 DVU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,610 mi
Last recorded201,610 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 201,610 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre slight tread seperation

Fail 14 Feb 2012 201,608 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre slight tread seperation

Pass 2 Mar 2011 187,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 187,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 174,538 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 174,536 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 164,153 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 152,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2007 139,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 108,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 107,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 78,309 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 DVU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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