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EF53 YPN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 YPN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 72,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on gear box underneath. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion in scattered areas underneath all way through.

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,833 miles

slight oil leak underneath

Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion all way underneath

Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside step corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,076 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,019 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,918 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,912 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,154 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,638 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,548 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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EF53 YPN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EF53 YPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 YPN registered?

EF53 YPN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EF53 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 YPN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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