MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front tyre 195/70/15 starting to wear on outer edge
top of off side front chassis leg has some surface corrosion but appears sound
under body corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre 195/70/15 starting to wear on outer edge
top of off side front chassis leg has some surface corrosion but appears sound
under body corrosion through out vehicle but all appears sound
some under body corrosion but all appears sound & not structural
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear chassis out rigger near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
some under body corrosion but all appears sound & not structural
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight rear brake imbalance. o/s/f door step/sill area corroded. Both rear inner wheel arches corroded. o/s/f inner wing panel corroded. Front wishbone bushes perished. Rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls and tread getting low.
n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
n/s/r tyre close to limits
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking
n/s/r tyre close to limits
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
spare tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
spare tyre tread depth below 1.6 mm limit
Oil leak
dashboard fault no mileage shown
excessive corrosion in n/s/r outer sill
front brake pads wearing low
o/s mirror glass cracked
o/s seatbelt marked
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
dashboard fault no mileage shown
excessive corrosion in n/s/r outer sill
front brake pads wearing low
o/s mirror glass cracked
o/s seatbelt marked
radiator expansion tank empty
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
radiator expansion tank empty
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
dash cluster not working correctly, ie; no milage, speedo, temp or revs
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
dash cluster not working correctly, ie; no milage, speedo, temp or revs
Front Wipers slightly deteriorated
N/S Mirror slightly deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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EA53 JKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 EA53 JKV, 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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EA53 JKV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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