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EJ52 ZHC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,727 mi
Last recorded219,727 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 219,727 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding front both sides

Fail 1 Mar 2019 219,727 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding front both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2018 219,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front lower ball joint slight play

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 216,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in steering rack joints

Fail 9 Mar 2017 216,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in steering rack joints

Pass 5 Jan 2016 213,128 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Corrosion to drivers side step area

Exhaust silencers corroded

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 209,241 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both silencers corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 209,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front discs corroded

both silencers corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 18 Dec 2013 204,228 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 204,228 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 199,060 miles

engine cuts out on idle

Pass 16 Dec 2011 196,897 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 196,885 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades torn on ends

clutch pedal anti-slip pad wearing smooth

no pusation felt on lsv

Pass 14 Dec 2010 194,929 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2009 187,768 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2009 187,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2008 180,574 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 164,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 130,443 miles

Both o/s/r tyres near to legal limit.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

O/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 100,287 miles

O/S/F outer brake pad getting low.

Fail 7 Dec 2005 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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