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EA52 VMV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,749 mi
Last recorded182,749 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 182,749 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner and outer body sills showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 181,828 miles

Nearside Inner slight corrosion

Offside Inner slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2020 178,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Nearside sill panel showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 178,745 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 177,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 175,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 169,111 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2014 156,303 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2014 156,303 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2013 141,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 127,062 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 113,750 miles

Nearside rear light slight crack

Nearside rear lights slightly interacting

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 113,750 miles

Nearside rear light slight crack

Nearside rear lights slightly interacting

Pass 20 Jan 2010 96,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 821,241 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 82,221 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,388 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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EA52 VMV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA52 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EA52 VMV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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