MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Chassis corroding / Inner Wing Engine bay (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower B Pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side door B Pillar lower door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail inner wing near air box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill's and under front arches starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Nail in tyre o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have multiple nails and bits of metal in them ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside outer sliding door handle broken
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside outer sliding door handle broken
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
side door handle broken but still can be opened
Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. needs to be 215/75/16c (4.1.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Oil leak
both rear bump stops missing
sliding door handle broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
both rear bump stops missing
sliding door handle broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
O/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WORN. N/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT. N/S FRONT SLIGHT BIND.
3 seats in load space not bolted down with seat belts
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
3 seats in load space not bolted down with seat belts
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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EF53 GZM is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 GZM, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EF53 GZM is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2004.
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