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EN52 SUU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,039 mi
Last recorded196,039 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 SUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 196,039 miles

General corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 196,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front wheel arch box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel box section by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavy underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 191,883 miles

Nearside Front corrosion forming outer sill

corrosion forming osr and nsr floor to arch

Fail 18 Jun 2018 191,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Hanger mountng (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion forming outer sill

Nearside Inner sill corroding

corrosion forming osr and nsr floor to arch

Pass 26 May 2017 181,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to perish

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

Underside of vehicle in generally rusty condition

Fail 19 May 2017 181,736 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted step area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area x2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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 Rear tyre valve starting to perish

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

Underside of vehicle in generally rusty condition

Pass 31 May 2016 167,254 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside & nearside rear chassis starting to corrode quite badly by top shock mounts

Fail 18 May 2016 166,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front mount of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front mount of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside & nearside rear chassis starting to corrode quite badly by top shock mounts

Pass 8 May 2015 153,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 153,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 139,305 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 139,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded but not within 30cm of perscribed areas

Pass 20 May 2013 126,345 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen cracked but damage obscured from drivers view by tax holder

Fail 13 May 2013 126,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen cracked but damage obscured from drivers view by tax holder

Pass 8 May 2012 115,442 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 104,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,166 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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EN52 SUU 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 EN52 SUU, 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 SUU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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