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2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

328,996 mi
Last recorded328,996 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 328,996 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 328,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 327,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff starting to sieze (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Small service brake imbalance

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corrosion set in (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside corroded both inside and outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 324,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 322,255 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded close to limit? (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 322,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded close to limit? (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 320,945 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre cut

under side corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 320,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre cut

under side corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 320,884 miles

P.A.S. pipes corroded

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 320,470 miles

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

ns rear tyre starting to crack

os rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Dec 2011

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 314,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering pipe to rack corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 311,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 311,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 308,993 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 308,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 278,941 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 214,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 214,376 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 URL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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