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EY53 ULF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,456 mi
Last recorded164,456 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 164,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Chassis corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 156,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged socket (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 156,093 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged socket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 145,952 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 142,563 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 118,472 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,621 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 111,621 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 103,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,165 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,503 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,613 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,866 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 ULF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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