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EK53 SXP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,569 mi
Last recorded150,569 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 150,569 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 150,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 122,318 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,003 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear chassis sections over rear axle corroded

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

n/s mirror cracked

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear chassis sections over rear axle corroded

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres starting to wear edges

n/s mirror cracked

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,774 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s mirror cracked

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 98,774 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake slightly noisy

o/s/r brake slight lag

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake slightly noisy in brake rollers

n/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

slight lag on o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,990 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake slightly noisy in brake rollers

n/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

slight lag on o/s/r brake

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,961 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2009 78,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,708 miles

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

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2007 58,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,484 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,425 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 SXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 SXP registered?

EK53 SXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EK53 SXP safe to buy?

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