MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
289,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear along floor in places (1.1.11 (c))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed-above subframe! internal box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively missing parts of the screen! (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing main glass (3.3 (a))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding investigate (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-near leafspring REAR mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-near shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch-under van in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rear lenses-damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and brake binding-investigate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front-rear chassis-floors-inner wings-arches-sills-box sections-steps rusting-covered in filler-sealer,bodywork poor,rear wipers deteriorated,oil leak-spill,brake pedal rubber wearing thin,front suspension arm bushes deteriorating
passenger front wheel bearing deteriorating-noisy,engine area rattly-louder than normal,propshaft 2nd mounting deteriorating,front brakes high imbalance,rear axle damp passenger side! investigate,drivers reg light inop
horn not great,sliding door hinges deteriorating,alternator drive belt noisy,oil leak/spill,coolant very low,reverse lights inop,passenger mirror deteriorating,spare tyre deflated
underbody-components--suspension-springs-chassis-sills-step sills rusting front arches rusting
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-above subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum area-investigate (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both front inner step sills-box sections holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
horn not great,sliding door hinges deteriorating,alternator drive belt noisy,oil leak/spill,coolant very low,reverse lights inop,passenger mirror deteriorating
underbody-components--suspension-springs-chassis-sills-step sills rusting front arches rusting
both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating,front screen damaged on passenger side,underbody-sills-arches-chassis-floors-box sections-front inner wings-components rusting/covered in sealer
front wiper spindles deteriorating,rear wipers split,reverse lights inop,drivers rear light cracking,alternator belt squeeky,passenger front tyre wearing low on tread,oil spill,passenger front steering arm balljoint play
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipes in places (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement incorrect type (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing-arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 3rd row centre belt buckle broken-incomplete (5.2.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear arches and floors in places (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis along rear panal in places (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers rear chassis-near leafspring front mount (2.4.A.3)
both front wishbone bushes splitting,screen damaged on passenger side,underbody-chassis-arches-floors-sills-components rusting
rear wipers deteriorating,drivers rear light cracked,alyternator belt squeeky,passenger front tyre very low on tread,passenger front steering arm balljoint play,oil leak
reverse lamps inop,drivers lower step holed,underbody-chassis-components-brake pipes rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement wrong type (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch in places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underarch in places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis+ rear panal near leafspring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underarch in places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
reverse lamps inop,drivers lower step holed,underbody-chassis-components-brake pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedol rubber
general corrosion
o/s/ step
power steering pipes corroded
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion throughout
Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
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CE53 YRO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YRO, 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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CE53 YRO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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