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EY53 MTV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,478 mi
Last recorded166,478 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 MTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 166,478 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 166,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 157,202 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 1 May 2012 157,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 142,665 miles

slight play both steering arms

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,642 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 1 May 2009 112,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2007
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,296 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 MTV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY53 MTV registered?

EY53 MTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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