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EO53 WZU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,763 mi
Last recorded107,763 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WZU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,763 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 107,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,022 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing area

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 60,169 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear centre unions (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear centre unions (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ABS stator rings corroded

Centre Rear bumper mount excessively corroded

Centre exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Seat mounts worn

complete front suspension corroded

engine oil leak

entire underside of vehicle corroded

fuel pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipes to rack rusty

rear tyres perished

side door handle broken

Pass 31 Oct 2014

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f chasis close to the engine mount

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to limit, advise replacment

side loading door not opening

varrious corrosion under chasis but not in the pescribed areas

Fail 13 Oct 2014

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

boot damaged

many areas corroded out of area

many areas under vehicle well corroded

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,594 miles

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

nearside outer sill panel corrosion

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside outer sill panel corrosion

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,234 miles

body damage to nearside

both sills corodded and holed

Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,234 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

body damage to nearside

both sills corodded and holed

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,518 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,044 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,716 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,666 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,844 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
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EO53 WZU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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