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EX53 EPE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,031 mi
Last recorded160,031 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 160,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 160,031 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,634 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 146,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 135,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip worn

offside rear light damaged

offside windscreen wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 5 Oct 2012
Fail 4 Oct 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,396 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,414 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,239 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 EPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EPE, 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 EPE registered?

EX53 EPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 EPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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