MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x two (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail between spring eyes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle end mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between spring eyes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shackle mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat base corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front engine sooty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner wing hold
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover broken and sharp (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under side of vehicle corroded
inner and outer sills corroded and holed out side prescribed areas
only drivers seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Both rear chassis starting to rust
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion Centre inner sill rusty (6.1.C.1)
Both rear chassis starting to rust
Oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
parking brake just met
vehicle leaning one on side
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f door mirror casing missing.
o/s/f steering rack play not excessive.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EX53 UOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver 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 UOW, 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
How do I check the history of EX53 UOW?
You can check the full history of EX53 UOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EX53 UOW registered?
EX53 UOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.
Is EX53 UOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 UOW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EX53 UOW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX53 UOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.