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EX53 EHO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,980 mi
Last recorded184,980 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 184,980 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

vehicle body corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 181,568 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 13 Aug 2014 178,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2014 178,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 173,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 173,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 168,480 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

gear box leaking.

o/s/r inner tyre has a thorn at the edge of the tread/sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 168,480 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

gear box leaking.

o/s/r inner tyre has a thorn at the edge of the tread/sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 159,172 miles

front discs rusty standing eveident

front sus bushes showing signs of perishing

no sideboards fitted

pedal anti slips showing wear

Fail 11 Aug 2011 159,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front discs rusty standing eveident

front sus bushes showing signs of perishing

no sideboards fitted

pedal anti slips showing wear

Pass 13 Nov 2009 152,473 miles

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

offside inner rear tyre has a puncture.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 152,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside inner rear tyre has a puncture.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 123,781 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear inner tyre has a puncture

Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,230 miles

n/s/r inner tyre tread low and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r inner tyre nail in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2007 95,230 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r inner tyre tread low and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r inner tyre nail in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2006 72,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 EHO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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