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EX53 EHF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,063 mi
Last recorded200,063 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 200,063 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Inner sill repairs covered

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill repairs covered

Fail 14 Mar 2019 200,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Inner sill repairs covered

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill repairs covered

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 190,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 178,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 178,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 153,719 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 152,527 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 152,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 134,317 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 134,315 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2012 126,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,065 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 124,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,274 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 103,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,271 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 37,991 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 EHF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EHF, 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 EHF registered?

EX53 EHF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 EHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 EHF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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