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96,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and off side rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Emergency exit sign missing passenger door in side and out side (9.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and off side rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Nearside Emergency exit sign not in accordance with the requirements passenger door in & out (9.1.2 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective not opening (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
wiper blades worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
o/s centre marker light n/w
o/s h/brake cable beginning to seize
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 YOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.
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 CE53 YOW, 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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What year was CE53 YOW registered?
CE53 YOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is CE53 YOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE53 YOW shows 32 tests with a 71.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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