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EK53 DVV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,195 mi
Last recorded156,195 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 156,195 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 156,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both door steps (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sill backs (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sill backs near spring outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 150,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis legs corroding

Sills corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2015 150,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis legs corroding

Sills corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 140,714 miles

brake pipes corroding

chip in windscreen

oil leak

play in osf wiper arm

power steering pipes corroding

sills corroding

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Mar 2013 126,778 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 2 Feb 2012 118,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 118,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,239 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 110,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,958 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 83,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 147,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 111,426 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 111,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 DVV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 DVV registered?

EK53 DVV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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