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EX53 EGC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,814 mi
Last recorded184,814 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 184,814 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has corrosion

Offside Front Tyre has outer edge worn

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 185,231 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016

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

corrosion to inner sills, chassis rails and floorpans

tempory repair light lens o/s rear fog light

Fail 20 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills, chassis rails and floorpans

Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,549 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails, cross members and sills

Fail 1 Sep 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails, cross members and sills

Pass 1 Aug 2014 150,538 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails, inner sills and outer sills

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2014 150,520 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails, inner sills and outer sills

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,861 miles

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

corrosion to inner sill/outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis rail/panel

dampness to steering rack/pipes

slight play in steering joint

Fail 17 Jul 2013 141,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sill/outer sills

corrosion to rear chassis rail/panel

dampness to steering rack/pipes

slight play in steering joint

Pass 18 Jul 2012 135,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 135,067 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,586 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 125,586 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 115,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,156 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 107,156 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,509 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 65,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside outer driveshaft gaiters leaking

play in nearside steering rack

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,781 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 EGC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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