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EN52 SXJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2019 119,099 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 119,036 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected DANGEROUS (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear chassis both sides slightly corroded

Nearside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,547 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 108,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis is heavily corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 106,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,608 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 80,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,144 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,982 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,979 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has a cut with no cord exposed on (very very) close in spection.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,310 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads partly worn.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,329 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 SXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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