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EX53 EMJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,700 miles

all underbodyy corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 153,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 152,434 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 152,356 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 151,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 151,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs cable broke (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

intercooler insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 147,043 miles

brake pedle rubber worn

Fail 13 May 2013 147,043 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

brake pedle rubber worn

Pass 10 May 2012 119,617 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 119,617 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,128 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pedel rubber worn

slight play in osf rackend

Fail 19 Oct 2011 108,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake pedel rubber worn

cut in nsr tyre but not to cords

slight play in osf rackend

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,836 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,961 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,583 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,558 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 EMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

EX53 EMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EX53 EMJ safe to buy?

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