MOT Status
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129,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear sill corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Inner step corroded but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chassis slightly corroded
o/s n/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s mains on floor (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s n/s front to rear inner sills slightly corroded
o/s n/s/f inner lower arches corroded but not in a prescribed area
o/s n/s/f inner steps corroded but not in a prescribed area
rear crossmember slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner sill to upper step slightly corroded
Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.2.1 (e))
o/s n/s mid chassis to mid crossmember slightly corroded
o/s n/s/r chassis slightly corroded to crossmember
o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded
rear cross member slightly corroded
Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s rear of inner wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s n/s mid chassis and mid crossmember slightly corroded
o/s n/s/f inner sill to upper step slightly corroded
o/s n/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded
o/s n/s/inner sills slightly corroded but not in a prescribed area
o/s n/s/r chassis to crossmember slightly corroded
rear crossmember slightly corroded
Central Exhaust deteriorated
Corrosion to rear inner panel and underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Slight play in steering arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or 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 Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust deteriorated
Corrosion to rear inner panel and underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Slight play in steering arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( 2x bothsides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( 2x bothsides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Central Rear exhaust silencer slightly coroded
Inner floor sills slight corrosion (bothsides)
Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Central Rear exhaust silencer slightly coroded
Inner floor sills slight corrosion (bothsides)
Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x bothsides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside DOOR GLASS INSECURE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Ball joint has slight play bothsides (rack arms) (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( rear mounts) (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pedal anti-slip deteriorated in tack
Front slight coolant leak from radiater
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin coroded
Front slight oil leak
Front windscreen cracked on nearside / offside
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexys (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / outer sills bothsides (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance chip in lens (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear window(s) missing sliding door (6.9.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light unit cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides limit stops missing (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bothsides ( over the axle) (3.6.B.2c)
Front slight oil leak
Front windscreen cracked on nearside / offside
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear chassis legs slightly corroded next to both leaf springs prescribed areas
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
windscreen cracked
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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EA53 JUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 EA53 JUV, 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 JUV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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