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EX53 EPA

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,922 mi
Last recorded167,922 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 167,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis inner area arch rear of top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rear of top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front lower inner step corroded but not within prescribed area at time of test

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 159,591 miles

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

Offside front lower inner step corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 159,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside near to front leaf mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front lower inner step corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 149,032 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 140,462 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

O/S rear side marker light inop

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 140,459 miles

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

Drivers door check strap broken

O/S rear side marker light out

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 140,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Drivers door check strap broken

O/S rear side marker light out

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 132,388 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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 rear tyre slightly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,607 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 110,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 104,453 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 97,630 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 97,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,458 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

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 EPA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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