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EX53 EJC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,155 mi
Last recorded122,155 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,155 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 122,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 118,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 118,255 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,460 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 114,442 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,303 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre cabin seats missing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is 10 years old strong advise change asap ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus tyre is ten years old strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (m))

Rear cabin seats folded and loaded not allowing full inspection of 3 adult belts

Fail 14 Oct 2021 103,292 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (d))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre cabin seats missing ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is 10 years old strong advise change asap ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus tyre is ten years old strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (m))

Rear cabin seats folded and loaded not allowing full inspection of 3 adult belts

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,031 miles

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

unable to verify welded repairs due to sealer and underseal present

Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top inner wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top inner wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 95,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,296 miles

nearside front tyre worn and outer sidewall starting to split/crack

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,026 miles

2 X Nails In NearSide Rear Tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2012 77,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,430 miles

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked but not exposing cords

centre row of seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres require replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,687 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 68,687 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,791 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake

rear brakes noisy

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,373 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 EJC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

EX53 EJC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is EX53 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 EJC shows 30 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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