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EJ53 VLZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,098 mi
Last recorded176,098 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 176,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive valance corroded not within anywere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded not within anywere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded not within anywere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 176,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive valance corroded not within anywere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded not within anywere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded not within anywere (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 157,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 157,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 134,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive INNER SILL AND CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,021 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 27 Apr 2016 107,021 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,700 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,417 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,696 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 35,095 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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EJ53 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ53 VLZ, 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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EJ53 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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