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EF52 OLB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,359 mi
Last recorded189,359 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 189,359 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 183,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 183,257 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 183,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 183,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Probable sticking wheel cylinder or brake shoe contamination (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Column housing to floor detached/insecure (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 167,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 157,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 156,181 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 154,302 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 154,302 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 152,751 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

brake pedel anti slip worn

centre exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 139,962 miles

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2015 127,898 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s door mirror casing damaged

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2015 127,898 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

middle and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s door mirror casing damaged

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,781 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner tyre wearing inner edge and getting close to limit

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,658 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

has damage to nearside rear body (taped up)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,720 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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EF52 OLB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF52 OLB, 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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What year was EF52 OLB registered?

EF52 OLB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is EF52 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 OLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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