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EX53 URA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,486 mi
Last recorded134,486 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 134,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 132,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 130,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 127,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 116,032 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 116,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 99,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,163 miles

rear number plate just starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,420 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 URA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

EX53 URA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EX53 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 URA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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