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EF52 VHX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,793 mi
Last recorded168,793 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 168,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 168,793 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 157,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2017 157,173 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion central (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion central (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion central (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion corner (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 149,569 miles

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

Os centre inner sill holed

Fail 24 May 2016 149,569 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Os centre inner sill holed

Pass 19 May 2015 140,402 miles

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape

slight movement in both steering tie rods

Pass 22 May 2014 131,495 miles

N/S inner tie rod has some play

O/S/Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is perished

Fail 19 May 2014 131,494 miles

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

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

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

N/S inner tie rod has some play

O/S/Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is perished

Pass 21 May 2013 123,565 miles

offside + nearside sill centre inner panels corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 123,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside + nearside sill centre inner panels corroded

rear brake check

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 123,541 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 109,882 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,342 miles

damage to both front inner sills

general corrosion to vehicle

o/s/f lower arm bush perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 93,044 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to both front outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 86,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 73,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,541 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 VHX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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