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EY53 MVK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,910 mi
Last recorded208,910 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 208,910 miles

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

n/s/r bumber caping adrift

n/s/r wheel arch trim adrift

Fail 6 Jan 2015 208,897 miles

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/r bumber caping adrift

n/s/r wheel arch trim adrift

Pass 7 Jan 2014 179,359 miles

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 179,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.9.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

n/s/r hub leaking fluid

Pass 10 Dec 2012 143,906 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 118,023 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 118,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,563 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,714 miles

Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.12.1d)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,822 miles

n/s/i rear tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,137 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 MVK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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