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EY53 MZD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,071 mi
Last recorded208,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 208,071 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 208,071 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 204,204 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 193,828 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 193,828 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 182,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 173,980 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 173,980 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 167,492 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 167,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 153,716 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 153,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 May 2014 143,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

propshaft mounting has excesive play

Pass 31 May 2014 143,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

propshaft mounting has excesive play

Fail 20 Sep 2013 133,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 133,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 119,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,933 miles

Starter motor faulty

Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Off side rear outer tyre tread low less than 2m/m advise replacement.Near side rear tyre on 3M/M advise replacement

Starter motor faulty

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,706 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside rear anti roll bar drop link bush is slightly worn

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 31 May 2007 25,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,388 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 MZD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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