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EY53 YAA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,188 mi
Last recorded181,188 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 181,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 181,172 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 165,195 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet hard to open

rust to centre exhaust box outter skin

Fail 9 Jul 2010 164,956 miles

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

bonnet hard to open

rust to centre exhaust box outter skin

Pass 12 May 2009 144,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

crack too screen not dangerous

slight twist too o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 6 May 2009 143,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

crack too screen not dangerous

Fail 25 Apr 2008 126,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 126,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

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 YAA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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