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EA53 TPY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 TPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 96,894 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking from pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan hole x2 close to leaf spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers foot step rust holes close to seat mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

2 rear suspension bump stops missing

engine noise

front number deteriorated

oil leak

very rusty exhaust system

very rusty under body plus both sill rusty condition.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,667 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt buckle missing all 12 rear seat belts unable to check as the seats are loaded with boxes. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 93,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion present on nearside rear and offside rear chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,290 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 93,290 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger seat in rear (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both rear wipers torn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,420 miles

Brake pedal rubber splitting

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber splitting

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,506 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,449 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,674 miles

both front tyres side wall splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,062 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,200 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 44,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

slight noise @ both front w/bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,404 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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EA53 TPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA53 TPY, 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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EA53 TPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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