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EX53 EFD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,467 mi
Last recorded194,467 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 194,467 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 183,845 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 183,845 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 171,795 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing collapsed.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside and off side front wishbone bushs cracked.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 171,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre prop shaft bearing collapsed.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside and off side front wishbone bushs cracked.

Off side rear outer tyre close to legal limit.(2mm)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 152,309 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 152,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal ruber slight worn

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 124,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,128 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 91,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,074 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 81,074 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 body bolt missing

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,387 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside handbrake cable damaged

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear antiroll bar droplink bushes worn

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,143 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear antiroll bar lower bolt loose

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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EX53 EFD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EX53 EFD, 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 EX53 EFD registered?

EX53 EFD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is EX53 EFD safe to buy?

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