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EX53 ESV

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ESV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,117 miles

metal brake pipes corroding.

nail o/s/f tyre tread.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 105,300 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

under bonnet items not tested as unable to open bonnet

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,245 miles

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

Exhaust outer skin tied on with string

Front to Rear metal brake pipe clips broken but still supported

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front metal brake pipe poped out of clip but still supported

Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,412 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,486 miles

nearside front fog lamp smashed

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,838 miles

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

both brake pipes front to rear rust.

handbrake travel.

n/s/f fog lamp smashed & inoperative.

handbrake not locking up rear brakes.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,906 miles

both number plates starting to seperate.

brake pedal rubber worn.

handbrake travel.

n/s seat belt twisted.

n/s/f fog lamp smashed.

o/s screen cracked out side zone " A " under 40mm.

wiper blades smear screen.

handbrake has NOT locked up on brake test.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates starting to seperate.

brake pedal rubber worn.

handbrake travel.

n/s seat belt twisted.

n/s/f fog lamp smashed.

o/s screen cracked out side zone " A " under 40mm.

wiper blades smear screen.

handbrake has NOT locked up on brake test.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,210 miles

Front fog light broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,210 miles

Front fog light broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,456 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,062 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 ESV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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