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EU53 NZO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,719 mi
Last recorded203,719 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 203,719 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 203,719 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 203,719 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 203,719 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 203,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 203,730 miles

engine smoking but not excessive

Fail 22 Mar 2014 203,718 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine smoking but not excessive

Fail 22 Nov 2012 203,514 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 203,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 202,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 202,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 202,669 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 202,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 201,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 193,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 193,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f mirror lens cracked but still see to rear

n/s/r side body marker light not working

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 NZO 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 56.3%.

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 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 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

EU53 NZO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is EU53 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 NZO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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