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EY53 WZV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

207,682 mi
Last recorded207,682 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 207,682 miles

Exhaust syetem deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded NS & OS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside & offside sills holed but not in any pescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 207,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective wont open (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested cant check oil level (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance marker light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour light unit is damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both nearside marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both offside marking lights (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2016 193,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 193,827 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arb bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arb bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 178,022 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal ant-slip is worn

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2015 177,909 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal ant-slip is worn

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2014 163,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear outer marker lights inoperative

n/s/f top marker light inoperative

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 163,552 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear outer marker lights inoperative

n/s/f top marker light inoperative

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,616 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

nsf door mirror glass missing

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf metal brake pipe corroded

osf seatbelt frayed

centre exhaust box corroded

engine oil leak

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 153,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

engine oil leak

nsf door mirror glass missing

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf metal brake pipe corroded

osf seatbelt frayed

osf tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips to windscreen

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 146,436 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

osf seatbelt fraying

slight play in nsf steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

wipers poorly clearing the screen

Fail 5 Jan 2012 146,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

osf seatbelt fraying

slight play in nsf steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

wipers poorly clearing the screen

Pass 6 Jan 2011 140,854 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

nsf upper sidemarker inop

osr sidemarker inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 135,701 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil leak

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

offside outer body bolt loose x1

offside rear non obligatory side marker lamp not working

Fail 28 Jan 2010 135,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil leak

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

nearside rear outer tyre inderinflated

offside outer body bolt loose x1

offside rear non obligatory side marker lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 122,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 122,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,322 miles

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

engine oil leak suspect vacuum pump

Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,223 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror missing

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 WZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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