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EF52 VFN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,641 mi
Last recorded119,641 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Area Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill

Offside front engine mounting area starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches corroding

Sliding door unable to operate from outside

Windscreen Chipped/Cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Area Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Inner Sill

Offside front engine mounting area starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches corroding

Sliding door unable to operate from outside

Windscreen Chipped/Cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,261 miles

edge of windscreen damage [ o/s]

Fail 29 Aug 2015 113,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

edge of windscreen damage [ o/s]

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,172 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,128 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2013 89,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,547 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,966 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,049 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

parking brake cable has slightly too much travel in it before brake starts to grab but still has enough reserve travel left

Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

parking brake cable has slightly too much travel in it before brake starts to grab but still has enough reserve travel left

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,553 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

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 VFN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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