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EF52 AKP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 AKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 112,906 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 112,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,871 miles

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,813 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,485 miles

power steering pies very rusty

some fluctuation at rea brakes

various prescribed areas and non prescribed areas heavily corrodid

Fail 21 Mar 2019 112,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

power steering pies very rusty

some fluctuation at rea brakes

various prescribed areas and non prescribed areas heavily corrodid

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,481 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70r 15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

other suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded near to legal limit /other non prescribed areas of under body/chassis heavily corrodid

power steering pipes becoming very rusty

rear brake fluctuation near legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2018 112,462 miles

large areas of under body becoming very rusty also offside front lower suspension arm corrodid

offside rear brake binding near to legal limit

offside rear chassis and inner sill holed by corrosion outside of prescribed areas recommend repair

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,970 miles

Offside Rear offside rear brake binding near to legal limit

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

areas of under body and chassis becoming heavily corrodid

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,672 miles

corroded areas behind rear wheels

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,653 miles

nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisy

offside front chassis rail heavily corrodid [outside prescribed areas] offside rear inner wheel arch to boot floor hold by corrosion ,other prescribed areas becoming rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,503 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 111,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,236 miles

fuel pump area appears damp ,no leaks found during test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 107,452 miles

both wiper blades poor recomend renewal

Fail 28 Jan 2011 107,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both wiper blades poor recomend renewal

Fail 3 Feb 2010 103,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 96,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn thin.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 88,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,456 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EF52 AKP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EF52 AKP, 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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EF52 AKP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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