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EU53 LYA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

262,018 mi
Last recorded262,018 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 262,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure corrosion visible threw repair (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 258,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 258,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 254,009 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 249,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 244,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 239,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 224,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 207,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 199,844 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 198,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 198,897 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 189,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009
Fail 12 Nov 2008 147,038 miles

Both front wipers slighty deteriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight wear/damage to altenator belt

Pass 12 Nov 2008 147,038 miles

Both front wipers slighty deteriorated

Slight wear/damage to altenator belt

Pass 4 Oct 2007 92,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,491 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 LYA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU53 LYA, 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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EU53 LYA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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