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EY53 WYJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

283,233 mi
Last recorded283,233 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 283,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear chassis corroded

both front sills distorted

engine oil leak

passenger seats removed at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2017 283,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear chassis corroded

both front sills distorted

engine oil leak

passenger seats removed at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2017 283,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Clutch anti-slip missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 279,763 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 272,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 264,462 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 257,711 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 257,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 246,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 159,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 143,739 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 143,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 133,964 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 133,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 106,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,918 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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 WYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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