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EY53 LFM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 LFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENTIRE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE LEAF SPRING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENTIRE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission REAR HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE LEAF SPRING (6.1.1 (a) (i))

ALL RIGID BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023

ALL WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT STRUCTUAL

CORRODED THROUGHOUT

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT STRUCTUAL

CORRODED THROUGHOUT

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODERD

Fail 8 Aug 2022

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CAB STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODERD

Pass 12 Aug 2021

All rigid brakes on rear corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 210,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear cross member corroded

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded and welded

rear o/s and n/s spring hangers corroded

underside corroded o/s and n/s front to rear

Pass 19 Jul 2019 208,976 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded and welded

o/s and n/s steps corroded and weleded

rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded,tow bar corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 205,375 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front bottom ball joint rubbers perished

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded 16 inches away from suspension mountain and 14 inches from seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannel above sill holed 14 inches from prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s inner and outer sills recently welded and under sealed

rear cross member and tow bar corroded

rear spring hangers and chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 205,375 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front bottom ball joint rubbers perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded 16 inches away from suspension mountain and 14 inches from seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannel above sill holed 14 inches from prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s inner and outer sills recently welded and under sealed

rear cross member and tow bar corroded

rear spring hangers and chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 202,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and tow bar and underside corroded

inner sills badly corroded but not holed

outer sills corroded

windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view

Pass 19 May 2016 188,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 May 2016 188,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 May 2015 193,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

center exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 191,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 191,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 188,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 182,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2012 182,694 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2011 171,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 155,335 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 155,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 128,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,927 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes cracking on front suspension

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,655 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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EY53 LFM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY53 LFM, 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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EY53 LFM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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