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EX53 UPK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,553 mi
Last recorded151,553 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 151,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 146,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,432 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 28 Mar 2017 140,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber starting split

Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber starting split

Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,502 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 129,502 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,719 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r body damage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,579 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2012 116,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

rear leaf springs shackles corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,794 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,794 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 66,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp more than 50% obscured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,591 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 UPK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

EX53 UPK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 UPK safe to buy?

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