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EX53 UPE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,379 mi
Last recorded81,379 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 81,379 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak top hose clip broken on radiator ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sliding door step base corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both outter sills corroded & small holes

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus all (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both outter sills corroded & small holes

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus all (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded & small hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

exhaust silencers outter skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,876 miles

all four rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 18 Aug 2021 72,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all four rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,133 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

cut in near side rear outer tyre side wall

near side rear outer wheel slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 33,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

rear seat belt upper mounting protective covers missing

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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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