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EX53 EFN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,038 mi
Last recorded59,038 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 59,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 59,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside below step area (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 58,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside below step area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,146 miles

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

Front Upper marker lights not working

area below nearside step corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,120 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Upper marker lights not working

area below nearside step corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,196 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 55,173 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working missing (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud flap fixings corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,992 miles

**Driver door external handle faulty**

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside body has a projection

Offside upper marker light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2014 54,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**Driver door external handle faulty**

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside body has a projection

Offside upper marker light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,613 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres has slight damaged sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,613 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front and rear tyres has slight damaged sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2012 48,354 miles

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

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,354 miles

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

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,355 miles

body tipper floor pan corroded small holes noticed

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,919 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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EX53 EFN 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 61.9%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

EX53 EFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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