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EK53 GJO

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,737 mi
Last recorded87,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 GJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 84,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box skin corded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condension (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,800 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,960 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight playnearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,662 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,984 miles

Nearside Front small chip on screen

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 10,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,998 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,470 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 GJO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

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

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