MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door hinges (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to the front of the vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab bulkhead rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to the front of the vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab bulkhead rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front wheel arch both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside top strut mountings corroded but not in the prescribed area
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside top strut mountings corroded but not in the prescribed area
Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately rubbing on wheel in past (3.5.1n)
nearside top cab marker lamp out
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately rubbing on wheel in past (3.5.1n)
nearside top cab marker lamp out
n/s/f top marker lamp not working .
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
n/s/f top marker lamp not working .
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
The n/s handbrake cable has worn half way through the outer cable
The parking brake only just passed the required % at 16%
There is a slight cut in the inside wall of the n/s and o/s front tyres
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
The n/s handbrake cable has worn half way through the outer cable
The parking brake only just passed the required % at 16%
There is a slight cut in the inside wall of the n/s and o/s front tyres
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn
wear in both front discs borderline
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
uneven wear on nearside front tyres.
handbrake cable chaffing on nearside rear wheel rim
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
handbrake cable rubbing on nearside rear wheel rim
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EF53 LGL 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 70.8%.
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 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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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