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EO53 RHK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 94,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 94,484 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced innersill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both innersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering rack arm play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrision all over

Pass 12 Dec 2019 94,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both innerwing corrded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner innersill corrded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear crossmember corrded

under body corrision all over

Fail 8 Oct 2019 94,360 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sills excessively corroded within 30cm of rear seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Corroded underneath (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Corroded underneath (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded above rear bump stops

Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,828 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step inadequatly repaired (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear side wall cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis corroded above rear bump stops

Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,822 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Under step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Chassis rails corroded above rear bump stops

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyrewall cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,821 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Under step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Chassis rails corroded above rear bump stops

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyrewall cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,008 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks in tyre sidewall

Oil leak ()

Registration plate only 50% illuminated

Fail 21 Aug 2017 90,008 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks in tyre sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Registration plate only 50% illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,929 miles

Chassis corroded above rear axle both sides

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 84,614 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Chassis corroded above rear axle both sides

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,989 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops loose

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,454 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear footbrake raise and fall borderline pass indicating possible adjustment or repair required

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,304 miles

rear foot brake raise and fall borderline pass indicating possible adjustment or repair required

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,597 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 50,558 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,880 miles

overall pass criteria met for handbrake †but ns effort down on o/s

rear foot react differing rates with ns stronger †but fall within pass criteria

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 RHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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