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EK53 FHB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,743 mi
Last recorded65,743 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 FHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 65,743 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,546 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,441 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 63,411 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,387 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 62,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,985 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 60,981 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 55,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Change when pads are replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 1.8mm, change immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes attached to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust band on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2mm change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust band on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2mm change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,491 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer face

n/s/r tyre perished on outer face

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,992 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,669 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 11,267 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 FHB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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