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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
WELDING COVERED IN SEALER AND PAINT SO UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
repairs covered in sealer preventing full inspection
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper bed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Body has an unsafe modification tipper body holed and supports rotten (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks on engine (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear u j worn
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
exhaust box rusted
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear u j worn
exhaust box rusted
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear prop joint worn
exhaust box rusted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear prop joint worn
exhaust box rusted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
diesel leak from injectors
side markers out
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
diesel leak from injectors
side markers out
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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CV53 DYF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 CV53 DYF, 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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CV53 DYF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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