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EO53 RHY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

289,099 mi
Last recorded289,099 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 289,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 280,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 271,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 262,892 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 251,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 243,252 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 220,341 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 220,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 217,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 196,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 174,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 150,340 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 124,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 124,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,911 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 92,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RHY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

EO53 RHY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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