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EK53 DYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 128,161 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 111,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,216 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,216 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 111,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,673 miles

o/s side damage body

Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 93,481 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from lower pulley

Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 36,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,701 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 DYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

EK53 DYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 DYG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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