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AD53 EEY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

173,845 mi
Last recorded173,845 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EEY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 173,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 173,845 miles

Nearside Other passenger door hinge insecure side load door inner hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 162,993 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 149,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

lower effort to o/s park

Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll and shock absorber mountings - box section viewed inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 137,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective X 2 in rear not unspooling (7.1.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Park brake recording low effort

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll and shock absorber mountings - box section viewed inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 135,129 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 135,123 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 121,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Anti-roll bar upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near Anti-roll bar upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 115,836 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section viewed behind wheels from wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section at rear - viewed behind wheels from wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section viewed behind wheels from wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section at rear - viewed behind wheels from wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 161,300 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 161,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,396 miles

osr nsr outer tyre sidewalls poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 86,373 miles

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

osr nsr outer tyre sidewalls poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,651 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 119,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,439 miles

Oil leak

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,761 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,659 miles

slight damage to off side rear outer wheel rim

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,663 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

vin no has differance of one figure S not 5

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,401 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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AD53 EEY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AD53 EEY, 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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AD53 EEY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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