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EO53 RJY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 146,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,144 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 145,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,054 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,269 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 139,264 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r box section /rear1/4s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,240 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

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

both rear inner sills

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2018 136,394 miles

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

Nearside floor to sill corroding

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

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

both front inner step sills corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,252 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 134,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 132,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

parking brake just met efficiency

Fail 15 Jul 2016 132,033 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 130,553 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 127,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,646 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 120,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,957 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 115,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,798 miles

advise play in hand brake cable

Fail 4 Jun 2009 103,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,761 miles

some rear seat belts slow to return need webbing cleaned

Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 60,986 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2006 60,986 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 40,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

offside front row of client seat belts badly twisted

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 RJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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