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EX53 USC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,903 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Fail 30 Apr 2026 88,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,777 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

class change from 5 to 4, presented as a camper

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,565 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector broken

tow socket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,354 miles

sliding door difficult to close

tow socket damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,325 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sliding door difficult to close

tow socket damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,506 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,506 miles

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,357 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,565 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,565 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,217 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,750 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,464 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,451 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 3,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 10,198 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 USC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 USC, 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

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What year was EX53 USC registered?

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

Is EX53 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 USC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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