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EX53 EFT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 158,567 miles

corrosion underside

inner wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside door steps corroded

offside front tyre starting to get close to legal limit (perished/cracking)

oil leak

washers weak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 155,848 miles

coil springs corroded in places

corrosion underside

harsh corrosion to front inner wheel arches in places

harsh corrosion to rear chassis in places

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2018 155,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out regger leaf sring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock asbober (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 152,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X1 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 146,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 142,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 142,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 138,786 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 138,783 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 134,186 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 134,186 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fluid leak nearside rear wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2012 124,994 miles

corrosion to o/s front inner sill not within load bearing area

Fail 17 Apr 2012 124,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to o/s front inner sill not within load bearing area

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 11,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 101,489 miles

nail in offside rear tyre, adjacent sidewall, repar cannot be carried out.

nearside rear park brake performance is low compaired to offside' advise checks to rear brakes.

small chip in swept area of windscreen in zone A.

wiper blades split but are clearing screen,

Fail 4 Mar 2010 101,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nail in offside rear tyre, adjacent sidewall, repar cannot be carried out.

nearside rear park brake performance is low compaired to offside' advise checks to rear brakes.

small chip in swept area of windscreen in zone A.

wiper blades split but are clearing screen,

Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,687 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 81,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 81,624 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,261 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 EFT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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