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EK53 SWX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,211 mi
Last recorded149,211 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 SWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,211 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 139,531 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 139,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,671 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mouting (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion around nearside rear bump stop

steps and body sides corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 85,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of brake load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of brake load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of brake load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mouting (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion around nearside rear bump stop

steps and body sides corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,012 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake warning light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers step underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake warning light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,791 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,956 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,610 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,228 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 SWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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