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EX53 EHR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,555 mi
Last recorded219,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 219,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 219,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 219,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reader ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component insecure bottle not attached to body (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 217,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 217,520 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 213,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 213,271 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 209,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead below fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer tyre under inflated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 209,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead below fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer tyre under inflated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 208,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 208,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes on engine bay bulkhead from A.B.S unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 205,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 205,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 201,977 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 190,940 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f high level side ligts inop

o/s/f tyre void of tread but centre 3/4 3mm

Fail 6 Mar 2013 190,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f high level side ligts inop

o/s/f tyre void of tread but centre 3/4 3mm

o/s/r hub seal leaking on to brake shoes

Fail 2 Sep 2011 175,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside inner rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Sep 2011 175,665 miles

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

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

nearside inner rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 26 Nov 2009 131,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 101,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 101,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,759 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,341 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 EHR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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The MOT history for EX53 EHR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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