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EU53 NZV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,232 mi
Last recorded179,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 179,232 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 18 May 2018 179,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

several areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas inner outer sills etc

underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2017 179,194 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of underside

Fail 5 Jun 2017 179,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp full of water (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (5.2.6)

All brake pipes have been greased

All underneath has been wax oiled advise corrosion

All underneath has been wax oiled advise corrosion

Front Discs corroded

Inner Sills corroded And outer

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 178,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 177,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body freshly undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,895 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,936 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 NZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EU53 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

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

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