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EF53 YPO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,913 mi
Last recorded159,913 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 159,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet top of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet top of chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded away and missing but not within prescribed areas

Various areas of heavy underside body corrosion but not quite within prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2016 138,637 miles

front upper chassis to bulkhead corrosion nearside and offside

nearside inner and outer sill corroded away and missing but not within prescribed areas

various areas of heavy underside body corrosion but not quite within prescribed areas

Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear spring hangars (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front upper chassis to bulkhead corrosion nearside and offside

nearside inner and outer sill corroded away and missing but not within prescribed areas

various areas of heavy underside body corrosion but not quite within prescribed areas

Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,200 miles

front upper chassis to bulkhead corrosion nearside and offside

minor oil leak

nearside inner and outer sill corroded away and missing but not within prescribed areas

various areas of heavy underside body corrosion but not quite within prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,999 miles

front upper chassis to bulkhead corrosion

various areas of underside body corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2014 99,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front upper chassis to bulkhead corrosion

various areas of underside body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,206 miles

n/s rear sill corroded,but not within prescribed area.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,253 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,156 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 18,600 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 18,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YPO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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