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EN52 SZX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,530 mi
Last recorded191,530 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 191,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both under body front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to crosssmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure and delaminated (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 171,320 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner

Fail 6 Apr 2018 171,318 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor step and sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner

Pass 31 Mar 2017 152,720 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 152,720 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arms both sides rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sills both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both near and off side box section on rear panel (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,205 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,203 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed x2 (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at step, then 3 along length (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 122,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box outer casing peeling off

Fail 13 Apr 2015 122,989 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box outer casing peeling off

Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust centre box casing deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,492 miles

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

chassis corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,340 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,340 miles

centre silencer outer skin insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,339 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,342 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,215 miles

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

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

advise hand brake travel

advise slight play n/s/f steering rod

Fail 25 Oct 2007 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise hand brake travel

advise slight play n/s/f steering rod

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 SZX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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