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EJ52 YYZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

234,795 mi
Last recorded234,795 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 YYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 234,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 223,135 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 212,940 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 212,288 miles

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near side Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 191,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 191,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 191,755 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 184,270 miles

Central exhaust outer cover rusty

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle brake imbalance detected

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 184,270 miles

Central exhaust outer cover rusty

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle brake imbalance detected

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 178,414 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 178,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 172,934 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 172,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 156,546 miles

engine has oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of wear

n/s/r light lens has slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 139,225 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 139,006 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

large oil leak from engine

rear one of the exhaust boxes outer skin pealing off

Pass 18 Jun 2011 112,149 miles

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

near side front brake disc inner face corroded

oil level low

Fail 6 Jun 2011 111,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

near side front brake disc inner face corroded

oil level low

Pass 11 May 2010 94,675 miles

centre prop shaft mounts rear one worn

light switch panel on dashboard is loose

Pass 8 May 2009 90,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 84,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 67,747 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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EJ52 YYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ52 YYZ, 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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EJ52 YYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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