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EO53 TYW

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,461 mi
Last recorded131,461 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,461 miles

under body corrosion rear of chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,982 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,961 miles

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

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,003 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 66,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,157 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,611 miles

12% front braking imbalance

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 TYW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 TYW registered?

EO53 TYW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is EO53 TYW safe to buy?

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