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EJ52 ZWF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

247,332 mi
Last recorded247,332 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 247,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 247,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 244,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 240,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 240,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 235,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 235,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 218,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 202,495 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 189,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 178,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 170,019 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 131,011 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 ZWF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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