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EK53 DXV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,394 mi
Last recorded187,394 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DXV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 187,394 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess MOUNTING DETERIOATED. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK JOINT SLIGHT PLAY. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS SECTION BUMP STOP AREA CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 187,387 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXABLE JOINT MAJOUR LEAK OF GASSES. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING CORRODED(MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CENTRAL REAR PANNEL (MARKED IN YELLEW CHALK). (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PLYS & CORD`S SHOWNG . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess MOUNTING DETERIOATED. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK JOINT SLIGHT PLAY. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/S INNER & OUTER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS SECTION BUMP STOP AREA CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 186,337 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST FLEXABLE JOINT SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER WHEEL ARCH DETERIOATED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER DETERIOATED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OUTER CASEING DETERIOATED. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS DETERIOATED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 182,385 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXABLE JOINT SLIGHT LEAK. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 173,963 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXABLE HOSE DETERIOATED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SECTION CLOSE TO FRONT SPRING HANGER. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 163,338 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXABLE JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 152,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 141,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 136,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 136,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 135,135 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 135,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 133,819 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 133,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 131,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in both sides of steering rack - not considered excessive

Fail 28 Sep 2009 131,497 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate poor

play in both sides of steering rack - not considered excessive

Fail 29 Sep 2008 114,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,799 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,767 miles

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

front number plate poor

slight fray o/s front seat belt

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,934 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,934 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight cracking front wishbone rear bushes

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 DXV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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