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EK53 DZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,340 mi
Last recorded266,340 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 266,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 233,166 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 233,166 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 298,808 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 298,808 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 283,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 283,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 229,064 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 181,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 170,971 miles

nicks in n/s/f seat belt

Fail 1 Feb 2011 170,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nicks in n/s/f seat belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 161,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 151,226 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 134,945 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,742 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 88,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 85,465 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 85,465 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

EK53 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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