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HD53 EJV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,520 miles

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 132,520 miles

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear outer tyre has a cut on outer wall [not reaching ply or cords]

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,496 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre has a cut on outer wall [not reaching ply or cords]

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,506 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/corroded.

both front wings dented.

both mirror covers slightly damaged.

both rear anti roll bar links + mountings worn.

front brake pads low (3mm).

o/s/f tyre tread depth 1.6mm, n/s/f tyre, both n/s/r + o/s/r outer tyres 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various light scratches in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both mirror casing taped up.

front brake discs worn & lipped.

front number plate slightly discoloured.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

slight oil leak from gearbox output shaft.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

wipers drag screen slighly.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both mirror casing taped up.

front brake discs worn & lipped.

front number plate slightly discoloured.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

slight oil leak from gearbox output shaft.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

wipers drag screen slighly.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,280 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear anti roll bar mountings have play.

clutch pedal rubber worn throu.

o/s wing mirror cover cracked but not jagged.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

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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HD53 EJV 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 HD53 EJV, 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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HD53 EJV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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