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EY53 LGU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 102,845 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in none prescribed areas

Fail 29 Oct 2021 102,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( spring hanger ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded in none prescribed areas

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,055 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2020 101,049 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,151 miles

Offside Front corrosion behind headlight

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area around abs pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front corrosion behind headlight

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,209 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 94,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.3.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,558 miles

Nearside Inner sill corrosion outside prescribed area

prop centre bearing rubber split

Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,463 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven 41% (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner sill corrosion outside prescribed area

prop centre bearing rubber split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,566 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,566 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp faulty earth (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,995 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 101,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,787 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,055 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,002 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

anti freeze leak from engine

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 LGU 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 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 EY53 LGU, 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 LGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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