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EN52 OWG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,831 mi
Last recorded177,831 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 OWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 177,831 miles

Front bamper insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 177,831 miles

Front bamper insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 165,044 miles

heavy surface corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills secure at time of test

heavy surface corrosion on n/s and o/s chassis members secure at time of test

n/s door mirror glass broken

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion rear chassis box sections

surface rusting on all wheel arches

Fail 14 Oct 2014 165,044 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills secure at time of test

n/s door mirror glass broken

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion rear chassis box sections

Pass 8 Jan 2014 158,993 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 142,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front bumper poorly secured

nearside cab sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

nearside mirror case damaged not resulting in sharp edge

surface corrosion to underside panels and components

towbar elec socket broken

wipers worn and slight scratch to screen

Fail 21 Feb 2013 142,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine aux-belt perished

front bumper poorly secured

nearside cab sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

nearside mirror case damaged not resulting in sharp edge

surface corrosion to underside panels and components

towbar elec socket broken

wipers worn and slight scratch to screen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 119,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

engine aux drive belt worn

nearside front inner sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

underside rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2012 119,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

engine aux drive belt worn

nearside front inner sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas

underside rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,754 miles

surface corrosion to underside where factory coatings breaking down

Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to underside where factory coatings breaking down

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,996 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,550 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake slightly high

surface corrosion started to underside , appears to be rusting under paint/protective coatings , within MOT percribed areas but not considered excessive.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,679 miles

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 14 Feb 2008 63,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 16 Feb 2007 54,684 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber case is bent from impact damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly torn/scuffed/poor condition

offside rear wheelbearing slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,842 miles

offside rear wheelbearing slight play

slight fluffing to centre seat belt

surface corrosion started on vehicle underside

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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EN52 OWG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN52 OWG, 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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EN52 OWG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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