CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO53 TYX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,862 mi
Last recorded62,862 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

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

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,862 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

reverse lights inop

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,454 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus & offside rear inner (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine area

Fail 6 Oct 2021 59,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach date code 2003 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus & offside rear inner (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine area

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,832 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,139 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 34,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,743 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 12,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,036 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO53 TYX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TYX, 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

How do I check the history of EO53 TYX?

You can check the full history of EO53 TYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO53 TYX registered?

EO53 TYX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 TYX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO53 TYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO53 TYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.