MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing innerarm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing innerarm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s outer sill corroded.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
off-side front tyre/off-side rear tyre worn inner edges
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
blades smearing
nearside front anti roll bar bolt bent
nearside rear tyre tread is stepped
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front anti roll bar bolt bent
nearside rear tyre tread is stepped
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside anti roll bar bent
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 GVV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 EF53 GVV, 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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What year was EF53 GVV registered?
EF53 GVV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is EF53 GVV safe to buy?
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