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EN52 SYF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,286 mi
Last recorded137,286 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 136,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger by front of leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear leaf spring mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by front mount of rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bumper and mirror damaged temp repair with tape

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,007 miles

Wear on brake and clutch pedal rubbers

outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

parts of chassis are going rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,995 miles

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

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 inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Other parts of rear chassis also going rusty

outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,491 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Centre exhaust outer skin rusty

Chassis areas going rusty

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Inside front and rear wheel arches going rusty

N/s rear tyre and n/s front wearing on edges

Outer sills and panels behind going rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has wiper blade scratching not effecting view

Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,491 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Centre exhaust outer skin rusty

Chassis areas going rusty

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Inside front and rear wheel arches going rusty

N/s rear tyre and n/s front wearing on edges

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer sills and panels behind going rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has wiper blade scratching not effecting view

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,843 miles

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is loose.

Tread on o/s/f anti roll bar is bent.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 107,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is loose.

Tread on o/s/f anti roll bar is bent.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,898 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is rusty.

Rear tyres are wearing on inside edges.

Slight wear in steering rack.

Thread on o/s/f anti roll bar link is bent.

n/s outer sill is going rusty.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 103,840 miles

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

N/s front step panel going rusty(near sliding door)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s rear bump stop missing

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

Outer skin on centre exhaust rusty

Rear chassis near spring hangers going rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,840 miles

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

N/s front step panel going rusty(near sliding door)

O/s rear bump stop missing

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

Outer skin on centre exhaust rusty

Rear chassis near spring hangers going rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,563 miles

O/s front step and n/s outer sill going rusty

O/s rear bump stop missing

Outer skin on centre exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,339 miles

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is rusty.

Slight wear in o/s steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,353 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty.

Slight wear/ play in o/s steering rack,[not track rod end]

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,293 miles

advise front no plate

Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,040 miles

advise front number plate

advise n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 SYF 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 72.2%.

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 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 EN52 SYF, 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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What year was EN52 SYF registered?

EN52 SYF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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