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EY53 LYO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,900 mi
Last recorded77,900 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,900 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 48,805 miles

Both side front inner sill corroded

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front registration plate slight damage

Near side loading door slight damage

Rear no plate derteriorated

Rear side front wiper blade recommend replacement

Fail 12 Nov 2016 48,805 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both side front inner sill corroded

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front registration plate slight damage

Near side loading door slight damage

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

Rear side front wiper blade recommend replacement

Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,517 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 25,240 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 12,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 3,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 136,298 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 136,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 126,112 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,024 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 111,024 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,357 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 LYO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYO, 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 LYO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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