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EK53 DXG

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,132 mi
Last recorded164,132 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 164,132 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 154,426 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 142,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 132,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 119,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,118 miles

corrosion on most metal brake pipes

drivers side wiper blade damaged at end

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

heavy engine oil leak from nearside

nail in nearside front tyre

near side and offside washer jets out of alignment

Fail 15 Jan 2010 103,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion on most metal brake pipes

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

heavy engine oil leak from nearside

near side and offside washer jets out of alignment

Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,168 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 141,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 135,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 109,168 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 109,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear tyres on lilit

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 DXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

EK53 DXG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 DXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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