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EA52 VNL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,105 mi
Last recorded110,105 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,105 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil sump corroded badly

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

Under body corrosion including suspension

Fail 6 Apr 2018 97,656 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside door step (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front inside wheel arch with in brake pipe mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides rear with in leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil sump corroded badly

Outer sills corrosion, under body corrosion, all suspension and exhaust surface corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,476 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked, lower sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near chassis rail (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked lower sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,322 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer faces of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer face of chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tow socket wires broken- failure item soon

tyres outer sidewalls heavily kerbed

Fail 16 Jan 2013 77,907 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tow socket wires broken- failure item soon

tyres outer sidewalls heavily kerbed

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,235 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,671 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,671 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,190 miles

cuts to o/s/f tyre sidewall close to limits

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,088 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,821 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 VNL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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