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EN52 SYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,636 mi
Last recorded153,636 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2022 153,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 150,134 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2019 146,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water drops on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 146,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water drops on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole center of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 143,341 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 143,341 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,274 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,203 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill rusted through within 30cms of rear spring front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe to Offside front brake hose badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside lower arm rear bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion Body generally rusty underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower arm rear bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 137,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 135,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,381 miles

slight noise offside gearbox area

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside rear tyre loosing shape

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

underbody and chassis corroding in places

Fail 14 Jul 2014 131,366 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside rear tyre loosing shape

slight noise offside gearbox area

underbody and chassis corroding in places

Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,250 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 102,250 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,813 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 43,547 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 SYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SYG, 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 SYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EN52 SYG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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