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EX53 EOY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,160 mi
Last recorded143,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 143,160 miles

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

Nearside inner sill holled but not in any prescribed area

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS & OS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 143,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/floor where marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust down (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/inner wheel arch where marked (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside inner sill holled but not in any prescribed area

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS & OS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,194 miles

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

exhaust corroded

strong advise body corroded and chassis

Pass 3 Aug 2015 126,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2015 126,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 118,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 106,611 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 106,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 97,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 85,103 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 73,928 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,727 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 46,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EOY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

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

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The MOT history for EX53 EOY shows 18 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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