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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested front to rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower quarter panel by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer lower quarter panel by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innrt wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
lower radiator mount corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Offside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear light lens broken.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Offside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.
Nearside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner wing area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Reverse lamp inoperative.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested @ 0.88. (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner wing area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Reverse lamp inoperative.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 0.88 test result of 1.28 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system loose but still secure
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside sliding door does not open
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside sliding door does not open
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired In sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear mud flap loose
Slight play rear wheel bearings
brake pedal rubber split
exhaust joint loose
rear exhaust pipe cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber worn
Exhaust joint loose
Offside rear mud flap loose
Rear exhaust pipe cracked
Slight play rear wheel bearings
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CU53 EYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 CU53 EYJ, 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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CU53 EYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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