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EX53 ESG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,500 mi
Last recorded140,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to sills, chassis and rear wheel arches

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

underside of vehicle is in poor condition due to corrosion

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to the underside

Fail 20 Jan 2016 136,357 miles

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear x4 (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished

corrosion to sills, chassis and rear wheel arches

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 136,329 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted chassis (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,574 miles

o/s innersill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,574 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s innersill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,311 miles

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to all x members

corrosion to both n/s inner/outer sill panels

corrosion to both o/s inner/outer sill panels

heavy corrosion to chassis but;no holes as yet

heavy corrosion to remaining areas

Fail 18 Jun 2013 130,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to all x members

corrosion to both n/s inner/outer sill panels

corrosion to both o/s inner/outer sill panels

heavy corrosion to chassis but;no holes as yet

heavy corrosion to remaining areas

Pass 23 May 2012 123,211 miles

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

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

general heavy corrosion underneath

Fail 9 May 2012 123,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

general heavy corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2011 112,560 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 112,541 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis and rear x member

handbrake travel needs attention

Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 95,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to all outriggers

corrosion to all x members

corrosioon to chassis

corrsion to front of top chassis legs

general corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,689 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 ESG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

EX53 ESG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is EX53 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 ESG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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