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EO53 TXC

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

250,874 mi
Last recorded250,874 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 250,874 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 245,141 miles

both rear and n/sf wheel arches corr both rear and n/s f wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 245,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear and n/sf wheel arches corr both rear and n/s f wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 242,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rearaxle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 238,348 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 236,548 miles

Nearside front brake disc wearing thin

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

Offside front brake disc wearing thin

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 236,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake disc wearing thin

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake disc wearing thin

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 227,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 227,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 215,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 215,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 204,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 183,068 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 183,068 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 145,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,558 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 TXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXC, 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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What year was EO53 TXC registered?

EO53 TXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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