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EO53 UBA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,530 mi
Last recorded158,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

van covered in mud underneath not visible to see properly

Pass 24 May 2019 152,905 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 152,901 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 150,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 147,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 147,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 144,815 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not in testable area

Fail 17 May 2016 144,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis within 30cms of compensator (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear chassis corroded but not in testable area

Pass 20 May 2015 139,177 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 133,939 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 133,939 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 132,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 129,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 125,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 121,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,503 miles

advise on wear to both front brake discs and pads worn low.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,571 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 72,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 UBA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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