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EU53 LNV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

263,921 mi
Last recorded263,921 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 263,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 263,921 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear main battery cables fouling on inneredge of n/s/r wheel.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 239,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 239,697 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front wishbone has had heat appllied to rear bush area

Pass 4 Sep 2008 209,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 209,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 178,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 178,242 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 145,179 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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EU53 LNV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EU53 LNV, 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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What year was EU53 LNV registered?

EU53 LNV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EU53 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 LNV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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