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EK53 HFA

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

228,402 mi
Last recorded228,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 228,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 222,310 miles

EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH / FLITCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 222,310 miles

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

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

EXHAUST BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH / FLITCH (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 219,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 216,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 212,957 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 208,850 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2015 208,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 204,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 201,311 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 201,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 189,105 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 175,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake high

Pass 6 Jul 2011 162,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 162,846 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 150,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 141,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 139,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 139,651 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 89,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,518 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 50,518 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,673 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 HFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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