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EN53 VNE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,498 mi
Last recorded131,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,498 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 126,611 miles

oil leak

under side rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2015 126,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,379 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis rusty

offside and nearside rear wheel boxes rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2013 119,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 115,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 109,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 104,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 99,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,304 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,556 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 80,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,292 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 654,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 VNE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 VNE registered?

EN53 VNE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EN53 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 VNE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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