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EY53 MGJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 166,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 158,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 152,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 145,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 137,566 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 137,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,520 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,725 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

center front cross member for radiator support corroded

o/s/rear outer sill partially corroded by wheel arch

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,103 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,372 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,074 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,420 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 MGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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