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EN53 ZBP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,995 mi
Last recorded250,995 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ZBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 250,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 250,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 242,879 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2016 242,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

exhaust corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 230,427 miles

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

nearside rear tyre aprox 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2015 230,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre aprox 3mm

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 218,213 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 218,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 193,980 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 193,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 174,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 154,532 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 132,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 132,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,527 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,213 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,238 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 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZBP, 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 ZBP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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