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EX53 ZFA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,720 mi
Last recorded124,720 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 124,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Some inner edge/s wear- front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Rear silencer skin corroding

Some corrosion- power steering pipe/s

Various brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,788 miles

Localised body corrosion starting

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some corrosion- power steering pipes

Unequal effort- rear foot brakes

Fail 8 Mar 2012 94,788 miles

Localised body corrosion starting

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside wiper blade split at ends

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Some corrosion- power steering pipes

Unequal effort- rear foot brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,075 miles

Lower effort- offside park brake

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (& offside)

Oil leak- rear crank seal area

Rear footbrakes imballance at high end of scale (harder braking)

Rear reg. plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,196 miles

Nearside reg plate light slightly dim

Rear (nearside) door catch / op. fault

Rear reg plate de-laminating

Some brake pipes previously greased

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,555 miles

damage to n/s windscreen outside swept area

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,201 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,220 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 ZFA 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 91.7%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

EX53 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EX53 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 ZFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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