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154,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of the two bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of the two bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper bed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat slight damage
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
flat bed corroded
nearside rear lens cracked
oil leak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position slam panel & catch missing (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch near top mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)
Offside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position securing lock damaged (6.4.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
flat bed corroded
nearside rear lens cracked
offside inner wheel arch corroded but not near any prescribed areas
oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f step area (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor seat mount area (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f step area (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f strut tower area (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f under wheelarch corossion (2.4.A.3)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position o/s/r tailgate lock catch mechanism broken (6.4.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position slam panel/catch area all broken off (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
both front metal brake pipes slightly corodded
n/s/f door mirror insecure
n/s/r light lense cracked
flatbed corroded
front sills corroded
front steps corroded outside of perscribed area
front wheel arches corroded
n/s/f tyre bold on outter edge
o/s wing mirror cover missing
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside 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)
flatbed corroded
front sills corroded
front steps corroded outside of perscribed area
front wheel arches corroded
n/s/f tyre bold on outter edge
o/s wing mirror cover missing
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables slightly damaged
o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 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)
both o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables slightly damaged
o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
oil round gearbox no leaks detected
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front n/s brake pad wearing close to the legal limit of 1.5mm
both handbrake cable covering rubbed onto roadwheels
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both handbrake cables outer covering rubbed onto roadwheels
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CV53 HSC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 HSC, 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 HSC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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