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EX53 EFP

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

111,258 mi
Last recorded111,258 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 111,258 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 111,256 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill around previously repaired area near susp mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 110,920 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 110,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 110,738 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2023 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail outer face above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail outer face above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2022 109,798 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,697 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount area multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,986 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 105,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 99,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in all rear spring bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and delaminated and corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,782 miles

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

middle exhaust boxes outter skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,684 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,957 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,356 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,356 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,821 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,223 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,351 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,175 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 EFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EFP, 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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EX53 EFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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