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EY53 NBM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,204 mi
Last recorded180,204 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 180,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake shoes detached. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced various positions/ sills/ above rear axle/ spring hangers (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazzard swith broken

Pass 6 Jan 2023 177,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R Light Lens Damaged, Not Affecting Operation.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 176,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R Light Lens Damaged, Not Affecting Operation.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Various Corrosion On Chassis.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 174,826 miles

Central exhaust has a small leak of exhaust gasses

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

hazard switch insecure but does function as intended

Fail 21 Oct 2020 174,826 miles

Central exhaust has a small leak of exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

hazard switch insecure but does function as intended

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 163,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded not considered excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear outer ends of xmember/ rear panel corroding

osf wheel bearing noisey??

Fail 27 Jun 2018 143,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear outer ends of xmember/ rear panel corroding

osf wheel bearing noisey??

Pass 25 May 2017 132,769 miles

exhaust starting to leak slightly

front brake discs worn

front tyre treads wearing low

inner and outer sills corroded

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 126,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 May 2016 126,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf Spring anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf Spring shackle bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 129,088 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to some parts out precribed area

slight scratching to front windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,595 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

marks and scratchies in windowscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,595 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

marks and scratchies in windowscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2013 108,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 108,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 97,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

scratchies in window screen

Fail 26 Feb 2011 88,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 80,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 80,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,663 miles

Condition of windscreen BORDERLINE

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 64,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,601 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 NBM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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