MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,395 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S Sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
O/S Sill corroded
O/S/F Chassis starting to corrode
O/S/R Chassis starting to corrode
O/S/R inner arch starting to corrode
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS Pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting point x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S Sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
O/S Sill corroded
O/S/F Chassis starting to corrode
O/S/R Chassis starting to corrode
O/S/R inner arch starting to corrode
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
N/S Sill Corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch ( ABS PUMP) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s sill corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
n/s outer sill corroded
n/s/f inner sill corroded
o/s/f track rod end slight play
N/s/f fog lamp inoperative
Vehicle has underbody corrosion
N/s/f fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle has underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all other brake pipes cleaned and greased
o/s front chassis in eng bay slightly corroded
os wiper juddering
slight corrosion under vehicle in vaious places
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
o/s front chassis in eng bay slightly corroded
os wiper juddering
slight corrosion under vehicle in vaious places
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front brake disc worn
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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EF53 HCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 EF53 HCV, 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 HCV registered?
EF53 HCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 December 2003.
Is EF53 HCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF53 HCV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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