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EK53 ECC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,422 mi
Last recorded166,422 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 166,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 166,387 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 156,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 156,525 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smeary

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside outer sill corroded at front

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,392 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2014 107,580 miles

Both side's lower body sill panels (Rear section) are corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,580 miles

Both side's lower body sill panels (Rear section) are corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,982 miles

chip in screen

corrosion n/s/r sill

Fail 20 Sep 2013 90,836 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

chip in screen

corrosion n/s/r sill

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,905 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,739 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 60,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 53,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 42,779 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 ECC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ECC, 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 ECC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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