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EK53 EEB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 26,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sides sills rusty

brake pedal rubber slightly split

nearside rear hub damp

nearside rear inner sill rusted and holed not with 30cm of any mounting points

Pass 4 May 2016 19,781 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres getting low on tread

front discs rusty

oil leak

wiper spindle worn clears screen ok

Fail 3 May 2016 19,781 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres getting low on tread

front discs rusty

oil leak

wiper spindle worn clears screen ok

Pass 5 May 2015 13,977 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly split

front discs rusty

front tyres wearing on edges and small stone cuts

nearside rear bump stop broken

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 13 May 2014 11,697 miles

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

brake fluid on min mark

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

front discs rusty

slight play in rear prop uj

Pass 13 May 2014 11,697 miles

brake fluid on min mark

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

front discs rusty

slight play in rear prop uj

Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,883 miles

front discs starting to corroded

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2012 1,741 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 1,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 156,514 miles

front discs starting to corrode

screen chipped

Fail 12 May 2011 156,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front discs starting to corrode

screen chipped

Pass 17 May 2010 155,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 132,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

advise passenger sliding door internal handle damaged but still works

Pass 31 Jan 2008 123,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 92,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 92,498 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 EEB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

EK53 EEB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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