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EX53 EGV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,086 mi
Last recorded72,086 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,086 miles

slight corrosion of nsr floor/inner wheel arch

Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,196 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 71,196 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,317 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 70,316 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NSF inner sill / step / OSF outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR outer sill / OSR out rigger (rear of leaf spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,468 miles

Underbody corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,963 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 66,962 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS / outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill / NSR outrigger by rear of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear NS + OS inner wheel arch's / load area corroded out side of prescribed area

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,705 miles

some corrosion to under body

Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,479 miles

Under body corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,291 miles

Underbody corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 30,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,968 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,706 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 EGV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

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

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