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ET52 KHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front seat belt worn on edges

Rear body/bed removed, rear tyres are not covered

Fail 1 Aug 2018 148,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Drivers seat belt worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear body removed, so rear wheels/tyres are not covered

Nearside rear inner tyre flat, not able to check for lumps and bulges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,400 miles

airbox damaged

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

coolant leak - advise immediate attention

offside front seatbelt in poor condition

offside front tyre valve poor

oil seepage

rear suspension bump stops poor

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2017 146,381 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe offside rear mounting.door step area (2.4.A.3)

airbox damaged

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

coolant leak - advise immediate attention

offside front seatbelt in poor condition

offside front tyre valve poor

oil seepage

rear suspension bump stops poor

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,207 miles

bonnet hinges seizing up

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear light lense holed

oil seepage

washers poorly aimed

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 144,207 miles

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

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

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

bonnet hinges seizing up

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

drivers seatbelt in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear light lense holed

oil seepage

washers poorly aimed

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,983 miles

bonnet hinges siezing up

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside and nearside outer seatbelts in poor condition

oil seepage

screw in offside rear outer tyre tread

tipper body corroded

washers poorly aimed

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2015 141,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet hinges siezing up

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside and nearside outer seatbelts in poor condition

oil seepage

screw in offside rear outer tyre tread

tipper body corroded

washers poorly aimed

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,418 miles

offside front and offside inner rear tyres wearing heavily on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2014 137,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and offside inner rear tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 121,988 miles

nearside lower door and cab damaged/no sharp rdges

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 111,731 miles

N/S LOWER DOOR AND SILL DAMAGED

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,537 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 43,218 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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ET52 KHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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