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EA52 OPF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 OPF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake value just met the requirement, it needs service.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake value just met the requirement, it needs service.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 118,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 115,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blads slightly worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blads slightly worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,507 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 111,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,869 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 103,868 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,000 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,796 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,024 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,354 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,354 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,354 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 30,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,023 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 18,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Handbrake lever will need attension.

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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EA52 OPF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA52 OPF, 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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EA52 OPF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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