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EX53 EPO

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill with in 30cm leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Driver seat has slight damage

Engine injectors wet unclear if fuel

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All 3 belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap flap/trim loose

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill sharp edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Panel under offside front head lamp/ inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout chassis, suspension and brake components

Underside of vehicle has some areas heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy corrosion to offside front outer chassis rail under wing

repairs carried out to outer sills and doorsteps

screw in offside rear tyre

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavy corrosion to offside front outer chassis rail under wing

repairs carried out to outer sills and doorsteps

screw in offside rear tyre

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2021

both chassis rails corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 160,030 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear chassis corroded

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

slight earth fault nearside rear lights

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,217 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,462 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 153,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 152,338 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 152,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 150,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 150,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 146,594 miles

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

Handbrake lever button damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2014 146,594 miles

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

Handbrake lever button damaged

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 135,039 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 135,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,814 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2012 123,814 miles

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight split to o/s/r outer edge of tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2011 114,410 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight split to o/s/r outer edge of tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,378 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 101,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,176 miles

Handbrake long travel.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,529 miles

spare wheel missing

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 EPO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

EX53 EPO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 EPO shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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