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EN53 YSB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,851 mi
Last recorded176,851 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 176,851 miles

NS front of vehicle under sealed

Nearside Front vehicle damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear of vehicle heavily under sealed

fuel around injectors (no fuel leak found)

rear suspension and towbar mountings have slight corrosion

slight play in steering column joints

Fail 23 Feb 2018 176,831 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in two places (upper and lower) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front vehicle damaged

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear of vehicle heavily under sealed

fuel around injectors (no fuel leak found)

rear suspension and towbar mountings have slight corrosion

slight play in steering column joints

Pass 22 Feb 2017 167,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 167,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 164,756 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 164,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 155,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 155,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 143,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,512 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 129,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,676 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 104,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 104,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,498 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack side rod

Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,000 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 YSB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN53 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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