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EY53 LNK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,293 mi
Last recorded75,293 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 LNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inside/through wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower body panelling near anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower body panelling near hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired outer handle sticking . catch needs reset from inside (6.2.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front lower inner wing panelling beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,044 miles

uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turret ; through arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,522 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,331 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Prevent further corrosion of front to rear brake pipes.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Prevent further corrosion of front to rear brake pipes.

uneven wear inner edges of front tyres.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,389 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,369 miles

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

Nearside rear lower underside body panel corroded through.

front to rear brake pipes painted with underseal.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,078 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,899 miles

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

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

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

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

baffle on rear silencer adrift

parking brake cable support adrift on near side cable fouling on diff

Pass 14 May 2010 58,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,605 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1e)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 May 2008 53,679 miles

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES INSECURE N/SIDE RUBBED THROUGH ON DIFF AND N/SIDE SHOCKABSORBER

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,719 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member cracked (6.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

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 LNK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LNK, 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 LNK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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