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EF52 XAY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Body corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 104,205 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,625 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

centre exhaust box damaged

fuel pump area wet no leaks seen

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 102,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear shock absorbers damp

centre exhaust box damaged

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,768 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 82,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,994 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,994 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,171 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate damaged slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,316 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,888 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 XAY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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