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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
heavy rust to both front inner wings and outside prescribed shocker mount areas
sills corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
heavy rust to both front inner wings outside prescribed shocker mount areas
rust to exhaust
rust/damage to both front door steps
rust/damage to both inner/outer sill panels
Corrosion on both inner and outer sill panels
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on both inner and outer sill panels
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel tank insecure front strap insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion & holes to rear floor
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside sill has slight damage
Nearside sill has slight damage
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner seal corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
axle stop missing n/s
Offside Front Inner seal corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
axle stop missing n/s
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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BT53 EWM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 BT53 EWM, 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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BT53 EWM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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