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EN52 UTF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

287,331 mi
Last recorded287,331 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 287,331 miles

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

Rear inner arches and front inner arches corroded

corrosion too both side inner seals

outer arches been covered up with body filler

Pass 29 Oct 2020 244,284 miles

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

slight rust on nearside and offside at rear suspension mount

Fail 29 Oct 2020 244,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight rust on nearside and offside at rear suspension mount

Pass 7 May 2019 221,425 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 211,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 211,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 202,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SIll (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner foot step. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion NS/OS outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 201,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from LCV to joiner. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In front and behind axle. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70R15C (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 190,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 190,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 157,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 157,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,499 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,499 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,209 miles

crack in windscreen, not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Feb 2013 96,209 miles

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

crack in windscreen, not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Mar 2012 69,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,959 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 25,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 20,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,864 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 UTF 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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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