MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear chassis rails rusty poor condition
o/s/f door step rusty poor condition been repaierded ok day of test
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side,,,,, (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
both rear chassis rails rusty poor condition
o/s/f door step rusty poor condition been repaierded ok day of test
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired lower step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre outer tyre side wall perished
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chassis in a poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre outer tyre side wall perished
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chassis in a poor condition
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall deteriorated
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall deteriorated
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
steering rack inner joints worn
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
steering rack inner joints worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
off side front inner wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
off side front inner wheel arch panel corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f inner wing coroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front + rear number plates starting too deteriorate
handbrake lever slight travel
offside front fog lamp lens cracked
small crack in windscreen outside swept aera
surface corroison too nearside + offside outer + inner sills front to rear
surface corroison too nearside + offside rear inner valances + rear cross member
surface corrosion too nearside + offside front chassis rails + inner wings to wheel arches
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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EF53 HVM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 HVM, 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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EF53 HVM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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