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EF52 VGL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,592 mi
Last recorded141,592 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 141,592 miles

offside outer/inner sill corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 141,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer/inner sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 137,688 miles

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

offside step/sill corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 137,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside step/sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 132,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 132,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,922 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

near side sliding door not opening

Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

near side sliding door not opening

Pass 5 Mar 2012 118,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,826 miles

Front offside wheel bearing has slight noise.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,025 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 103,025 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber's deteriating.

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

Nearside wiper blade's deteriating,

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,874 miles

lolng travel on park brake

various damge in screen

Fail 1 Dec 2006 68,982 miles

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

chip in screen zone b

front discs worn

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,982 miles

chip in screen zone b

front discs worn

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,082 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 50,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc pads very close to limit (limit 1.5mm)

nearside front tyre very close to limit (limit 1.6mm)

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

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