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EO52 DHL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,271 mi
Last recorded213,271 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 DHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 213,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 190,890 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 190,889 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 175,772 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Foot and handbrake low effort

Fail 6 Feb 2017 175,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Foot and handbrake low effort

Pass 21 Jan 2016 161,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

o/s & n/s front wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s front inner flitch slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 161,661 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

o/s & n/s front wheel arches slightly corroded

o/s front inner flitch slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,955 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 149,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 149,041 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 107,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 107,519 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 107,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 100,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 100,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,061 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,390 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 40,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EO52 DHL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EO52 DHL, 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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EO52 DHL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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