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EN52 SYP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

215,260 mi
Last recorded215,260 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 215,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 215,177 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 215,113 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 212,813 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle mount area , borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve area x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 212,808 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shackle mount area / inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle mount area , borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve area x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 208,531 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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 Chassis area close to seatbelt mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded on border (1.1.11 (c))

slight crossion all round

Fail 14 Aug 2018 208,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret / inner arch area (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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 Chassis area close to seatbelt mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded on border (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 202,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 202,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to canvas inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 200,129 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 200,129 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 192,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 192,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 184,813 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 184,813 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 173,427 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 173,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 160,228 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 160,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 151,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 151,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,993 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 117,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 104,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 47,179 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 SYP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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