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EX53 EFY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,711 mi
Last recorded144,711 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 147,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 147,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 147,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,457 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 146,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 145,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 144,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 142,258 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 138,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 129,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 127,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,328 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,980 miles

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

front brake imbalance 20% failure limit 25%

Fail 19 Nov 2012 102,980 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake imbalance 20% failure limit 25%

Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,787 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,571 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,042 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,440 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 38,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,175 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 EFY 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 76%.

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 EX53 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 EFY registered?

EX53 EFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EX53 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 EFY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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