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EK53 UVN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,712 mi
Last recorded167,712 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 167,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,431 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 35,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 24,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 19,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 13,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 9,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 5,933 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 3,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 1,585 miles

front number plate for condition

front tyres starting to feather on inside edges of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,060 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front tyres going out of shape

wiper blades just meet mot criteria for condition

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,544 miles

damage to offside rear of vehicle

front tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 7,646 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 UVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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