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EF52 VKH

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,626 mi
Last recorded243,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VKH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 243,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped touching alternator pully (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers dtep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 241,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 237,889 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 237,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 234,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear inner wheel arches corrodid

crrosion inner sill n/s

Pass 15 Dec 2012 232,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion around rear tnner wheel arches and floor

n/s outer sill holed under side door

Fail 6 Dec 2011 207,363 miles

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

n/s rear outer sill badly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 207,363 miles

n/s rear outer sill badly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 183,548 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 183,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 164,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 161,839 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 161,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 138,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,046 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 74,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 74,550 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 VKH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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