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EO53 FPT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025
Fail 7 Jul 2025 73,999 miles

Nearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024
Fail 14 May 2024

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach 2014/20 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 29 Apr 2022
Pass 16 Apr 2021
Fail 13 Apr 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

spare tyre Over 10 years old

Pass 3 Feb 2020 72,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 72,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 69,674 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage side door outer trim insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,035 miles

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.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,890 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,899 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,286 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 24,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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EO53 FPT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO53 FPT, 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 EO53 FPT registered?

EO53 FPT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is EO53 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 FPT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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