MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Os centre inner sill holed
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
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
N/S inner tie rod has some play
O/S/Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is perished
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
offside + nearside sill centre inner panels corroded
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
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.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
damage to both front inner sills
general corrosion to vehicle
o/s/f lower arm bush perishing
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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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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