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EO53 NWL

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,297 mi
Last recorded154,297 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 NWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 154,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 154,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 154,287 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust badly corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At Fuel Filter Area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 146,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 146,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f wipers split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 141,046 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f wipers split

Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,153 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 125,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2012 106,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 90,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 90,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 188,993 miles

o/s/r bumper damage

Fail 10 Apr 2010 188,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 9 Apr 2009 155,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 69,830 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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EO53 NWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey 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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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