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EY53 LTV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 135,391 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 135,093 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Central Rear Crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,616 miles

Rear Valance corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 134,109 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 131,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 133,186 miles

Screen cracked Underside and sills extensively repaired

Fail 26 Feb 2021 133,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019
Pass 15 Feb 2018
Pass 5 Dec 2016

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2012 109,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,112 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 80,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,159 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,156 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

horn requires a strong push to operate stiff in operation!

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,017 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,243 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 LTV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EY53 LTV, 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 EY53 LTV registered?

EY53 LTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is EY53 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 LTV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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