MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
brake pipes corroding
chip in windscreen
oil leak
play in osf wiper arm
power steering pipes corroding
sills corroding
steering rack damp
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was EK53 DVV registered?
EK53 DVV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.
Is EK53 DVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK53 DVV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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