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ET52 KGN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,900 mi
Last recorded187,900 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 KGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 187,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear chassis slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2017 187,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear chassis slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 182,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion sill

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 182,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight corrosion sill

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 166,103 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 150,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,774 miles

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

offside front subframe mounting prescribed area corroded but not weekened

Pass 7 Feb 2012 121,668 miles

Cut in tread of nearside front tyre close to excessive

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Poor beam pattern offside hadlamp

Fail 4 Feb 2012 121,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Cut in tread of nearside front tyre close to excessive

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Poor beam pattern offside hadlamp

Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,590 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

some wear and scoring to front brake discs †brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,705 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 33,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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ET52 KGN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ET52 KGN, 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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ET52 KGN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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