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EK53 SHZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

227,251 mi
Last recorded227,251 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 227,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 227,197 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to be replaced new (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 223,033 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 223,033 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 218,173 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 218,169 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 207,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

various under body corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2012 207,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2011 200,602 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills slightly corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

wipers struggle to clear screen

Fail 23 Dec 2011 200,602 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner sills slightly corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

wipers struggle to clear screen

Pass 29 Dec 2010 184,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 163,701 miles

coolant leak

osr bump stop insecure

signs of fluid leakage at steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2009 163,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coolant leak

osr bump stop insecure

signs of fluid leakage at steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,645 miles

front number plate discoloured

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 125,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front number plate discoloured

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 105,531 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

under body is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2007 105,531 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

under body is slightly corroded

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 SHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

EK53 SHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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