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EO53 OBD

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 OBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2018

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Several (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 60,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,398 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,394 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,808 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,582 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 32,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,107 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 OBD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

EO53 OBD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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