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EX53 UOH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,669 mi
Last recorded158,669 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 158,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 158,656 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 204,897 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c) Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2) Offside Front wheel arch starting to rust

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 203,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel arch starting to rust

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 200,102 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 200,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 182,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 182,272 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 182,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 176,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 176,860 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 152,596 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2011 152,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2010 145,563 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2009 138,172 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Oct 2008 132,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 119,189 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 119,189 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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 UOH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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