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EN53 YZH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,708 mi
Last recorded194,708 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 194,708 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r shockabsorber casing is damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 188,785 miles

horn requires attention

power steering pipes are corroded

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 188,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

horn requires attention

power steering pipes are corroded

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 180,997 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

horn requires attention

o/s/r parking brake requires attention

o/s/r shockabsorber casing is damaged

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 175,850 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 175,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 151,561 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 151,554 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 124,772 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 124,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 92,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet hinges slightly seized

oil leak from left side of engine(top side)

rear service brake has a imbalance

Pass 12 Jan 2008 92,036 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet hinges slightly seized

oil leak from left side of engine(top side)

rear service brake has a imbalance

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,760 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 YZH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

Is EN53 YZH safe to buy?

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