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EX53 KKC

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 156,168 miles

Offside Rear rust on the wheel arch

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rust under the car

Fail 8 Nov 2018 156,168 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear rust on the wheel arch

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rust under the car

Pass 9 Nov 2017 153,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rust under the car

Pass 5 Nov 2016 145,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 135,575 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,127 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside outer sill/step holed and corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 95,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,253 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,264 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,271 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,117 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,688 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KKC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KKC, 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 KKC registered?

EX53 KKC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is EX53 KKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 KKC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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