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EF52 XBE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,603 mi
Last recorded81,603 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,603 miles

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

general corrosion appearing around vehicle (heavy corrosion around n/s/r spring mount area)

Fail 10 Feb 2020 81,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear main mirror missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion appearing around vehicle (heavy corrosion around n/s/r spring mount area)

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,456 miles

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

general corrosion appearing.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,448 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger-rear spring-rear shackle mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

general corrosion appearing.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,415 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,415 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,949 miles

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 70,949 miles

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

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,588 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,588 miles

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 illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,762 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,630 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,014 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,014 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,114 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,464 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,459 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,657 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,539 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 XBE 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 65.2%.

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 XBE, 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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What year was EF52 XBE registered?

EF52 XBE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is EF52 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 XBE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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