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EO53 EHP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,414 mi
Last recorded192,414 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 EHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 192,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion front subframe and suspension components

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 191,370 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 187,776 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 183,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 180,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 177,130 miles

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

nearside front lower rear suspension bush starting to crack

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

offside front lower rear suspension bush starting to crack

offside front suspension coil spring corroded at top

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 172,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 153,786 miles

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

offside outer sill weakend

Fail 6 Aug 2013 153,786 miles

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill weakend

Pass 9 Aug 2012 141,646 miles

rear exahust in poor condition and slightly blowing at box area

Fail 9 Aug 2012 141,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exahust in poor condition and slightly blowing at box area

Pass 9 Aug 2011 131,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 131,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,937 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 123,937 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 123,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 97,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 55,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,031 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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EO53 EHP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 EO53 EHP, 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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EO53 EHP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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