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EX53 ETE

2003 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

243,249 mi
Last recorded243,249 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ETE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 243,249 miles

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

vehicle underside rusty & welded in prescribed & load bearing areas

Fail 23 Feb 2018 243,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 243,235 miles

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

vehicle underside rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2018 243,235 miles

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

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

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2017 237,856 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 237,712 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 239,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 239,949 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 225,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 225,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 212,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 163,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 132,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 131,898 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 119,393 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2009 100,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,125 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ETE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 ETE registered?

EX53 ETE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EX53 ETE safe to buy?

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