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EO53 LPL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017

Nearside Front door hard to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 9 seats inc driver fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wind screen cracked but not affecting driver view of the road at this time

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm spring u/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front door hard to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 9 seats inc driver fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wind screen cracked but not affecting driver view of the road at this time

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath drivers step (6.1.B.2)

Rear slight imbalance on parking brake, nearside higher.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,416 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipes loose close to drivshaft (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath drivers step (6.1.B.2)

Rear slight imbalance on parking brake, nearside higher.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,104 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 205,815 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 127,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,603 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,817 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,190 miles

both rear tyre's tread low 2mm, also tyre's cracking around tread & tyre wall's

h/ brake travel high

Fail 28 Aug 2009 82,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre's tread low 2mm, also tyre's cracking around tread & tyre wall's

h/ brake travel high

Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 73,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,190 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 LPL 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 61.1%.

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 LPL, 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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What year was EO53 LPL registered?

EO53 LPL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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