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EN53 VKL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

284,125 mi
Last recorded284,125 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 284,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 281,663 miles

front number plate deteriated

Fail 17 Dec 2015 281,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriated

Pass 2 Dec 2014 278,375 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 275,405 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 275,404 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 269,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 269,854 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 252,829 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 243,413 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 201,926 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 201,926 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 173,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 151,083 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 128,212 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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EN53 VKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN53 VKL, 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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EN53 VKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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