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EX53 KOV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,234 mi
Last recorded183,234 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 183,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 179,319 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 178,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 174,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 174,342 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 140,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 120,162 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 22 Oct 2008 120,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

Offside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,006 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 99,001 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

multi chips in windsreen outside zone A

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 52,294 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 KOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

EX53 KOV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EX53 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 KOV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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