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EO53 JDK

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 JDK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 82,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,341 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,610 miles

brake pipe across back axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,884 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,057 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

sills floor chassi and inner sills very rusty advise to wax oil

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,471 miles

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

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

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle

slight play within both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,004 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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EO53 JDK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JDK, 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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EO53 JDK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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