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EO53 NLF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,524 mi
Last recorded263,524 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 263,524 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroding and rubbing on heat shield.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 263,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe, front clamp does not clamp pipes. exhaust pipe loose in joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Front bracket snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Centre silencer outer skin corroding and rubbing on heat shield.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,440 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle, areas around rear suspension worse

Fail 6 Dec 2017 85,439 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

general corrosion under vehicle, areas around rear suspension worse

Pass 7 Apr 2016

Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 24 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front wheel bearing slighty rough when rotated

Pass 25 Mar 2013
Pass 24 Mar 2012
Fail 17 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 81,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,579 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

indicators flashing fast

Fail 26 Feb 2008 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

indicators flashing fast

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,142 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 50,463 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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 NLF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 EO53 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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