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EY53 UJJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

482,276 mi
Last recorded482,276 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 482,276 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

offside wheel arch trim insecure

oil level at minimum mark

Fail 2 Aug 2024 481,913 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valence/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valence/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

offside wheel arch trim insecure

oil level at minimum mark

Pass 11 Aug 2023 469,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valence/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

repair to vehicle structure covered in underseal

Fail 7 Aug 2023 469,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valence/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 464,313 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner main rail, above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 455,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 455,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2012 319,312 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 298,074 miles

hand brake low performance but still locked rear wheels

Fail 31 Aug 2011 298,074 miles

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

hand brake low performance but still locked rear wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2010 266,359 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 266,359 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake performance just meet requirements. Had 28% inbalance

front discs on inner edge slight warped and pitted

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 241,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 238,251 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 211,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 184,257 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 135,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S front floor mat insecure,removed into door side pocket.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 UJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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