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EX53 EKK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,957 mi
Last recorded161,957 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,957 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Rear chassis has been repaired around n/s spring eye. but OK.

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

Offside Front vehicle starting to corrode around o/s front step.but OK.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to corrode above rear spring. but OK. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,957 miles

Central Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear chassis has been repaired around n/s spring eye. but OK.

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

Offside Front vehicle starting to corrode around o/s front step.but OK.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis starting to corrode above rear spring. but OK. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 161,247 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber starting to deteriate (2.5.A.1c)

steering has slight noise but ok.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 159,790 miles

All brake pipes corroded and pitted but ok.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 159,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 158,045 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 158,041 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 152,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 152,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 128,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 128,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 125,412 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 125,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 113,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,596 miles

Oil leak

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 EKK 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 EKK, 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 EKK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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