MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,673 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner step to sill wax oiled
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side walls and in tread
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner step to sill wax oiled
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside outer sill corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner step to sill wax oiled
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side walls and in tread
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner step to sill wax oiled
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside outer sill corroded
oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
could not test rear seat belts due to tools and equipment
power steering pipes corroded
tipper body corroded
under vehicle wax oiled
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury back board both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front outer sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
could not test rear seat belts due to tools and equipment
power steering pipes corroded
tipper body corroded
under vehicle wax oiled
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner sill corroded
Nearside mirror cover missing
Nearside no side markers working
Nearside out rigger corroded rear of cab
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside centre side marker not working
Offside inner sill corroded
Offside out rigger corroded rear of cab
Offside outer sill corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear reg plate deteriorated
oil leak
power steering pipe corroded
tipper body corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner sill corroded
Nearside mirror cover missing
Nearside no side markers working
Nearside out rigger corroded rear of cab
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside centre side marker not working
Offside inner sill corroded
Offside out rigger corroded rear of cab
Offside outer sill corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear reg plate deteriorated
oil leak
power steering pipe corroded
tipper body corroded
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
accident damage to nearside door pillar
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
accident damage to nearside door pillar
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front disc inner faces - corrosion
n.s. rear brake low on performance compared to o.s.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front disc inner faces - corrosion
n.s. rear brake low on performance compared to o.s.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front discs corroded on inner faces - n.s. wishbone rear bush starting to fail - brake pedal rubber split.
n.s.gearbox lower mtg nut loose ( tightened)
both front discs corroded on inner faces - n.s. wishbone rear bush starting to fail - brake pedal rubber split.
n.s.gearbox lower mtg nut loose ( tightened)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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EF53 JKU 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 61.5%.
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 JKU, 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 JKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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