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EX53 UOV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,553 mi
Last recorded168,553 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 168,553 miles

Both Front Wheel Arches Corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 167,845 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front wheel arches corrosion

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 157,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,161 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 133,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,033 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,025 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 59,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,349 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 UOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV registered?

EX53 UOV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UOV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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