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EX53 EHK

2003 Ford Transit

Green Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 124,868 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces please keep checked (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre as been rubbing on inner wheel arch at some point when over loaded please keep checked

Fail 22 Jun 2017 111,384 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low please keep checked (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre as been rubbing on inner wheel arch at some point when over loaded please keep checked

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 89,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust back box outer covering corroded

bad oil leak very near exhaust please keep checked

Fail 18 May 2016 89,121 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust back box outer covering corroded

bad oil leak very near exhaust please keep checked

Pass 8 May 2015 65,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,910 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,223 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,974 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 EHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHK, 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 EHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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