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EK53 DZD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,141 mi
Last recorded172,141 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 172,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle hevely welded under side

Fail 12 Mar 2021 172,141 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle hevely welded under side

Fail 4 Nov 2020 172,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 166,238 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 162,519 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 156,247 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 151,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 222,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 222,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 258,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 223,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 196,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 167,824 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 167,824 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 136,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,701 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,200 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 53,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,633 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 41,633 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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 DZD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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