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AD52 EJJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

140,800 mi
Last recorded140,800 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 140,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Step To Sill Corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Sill To Step Corroded

Offside Front Inner Wing Rusty

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

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

Side Skirts Fitted Both Sides Obscuring Outer Sills

Pass 3 Sep 2018 136,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Wing Showing signs Of Corrosion

Side skirts Fitted Both Sides Obscuring Sills

Underneath Van Showing signs Of Corrosin

Fail 3 Sep 2018 136,195 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wing Showing signs Of Corrosion

Side skirts Fitted Both Sides Obscuring Sills

Underneath Van Showing signs Of Corrosin

Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,069 miles

Side skirts Fitted Both Sides Obscuring Sills

Fail 5 Sep 2017 134,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side skirts Fitted Both Sides Obscuring Sills

Pass 5 Sep 2016 128,839 miles

Offside Outer sill Slightly damaged under side loading door

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 122,057 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,057 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 113,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,460 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 108,172 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

sills repaired and overpainted appear sound but unable to closely inspect

Fail 7 Jun 2013 108,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 105,180 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

horn poor

n/s door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,180 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

horn poor

n/s door mirror glass slight damage

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 1 Feb 2010 98,841 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,614 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,614 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 71,436 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

starter motor faulty !!!

Pass 16 Jan 2008 71,436 miles

starter motor faulty !!!

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 57,245 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,681 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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AD52 EJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AD52 EJJ, 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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AD52 EJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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