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EF52 VLM

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,523 mi
Last recorded148,523 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 VLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 145,263 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 145,263 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 131,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,791 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R chassis is corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 123,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/R and O/S/R chassis is corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Inner flitch above chassis leg corroded and holes but not load bearing.

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 121,437 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Inner flitch above chassis leg corroded and holes but not load bearing.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,379 miles

corrosion present on rear section of the exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,904 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 119,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 116,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 112,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,832 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 104,007 miles

front brake pads low

fuel filler flap wont remain closed

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 19 Dec 2008 104,007 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads low

fuel filler flap wont remain closed

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 7 Jan 2008 93,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,211 miles

offside handbrake cable outer covering damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2005 60,361 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 60,361 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 VLM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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