MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
cut to nearside front tyre
offside front tyre worn inner edge
unable to check rear seat belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
cut to nearside front tyre
offside front tyre worn inner edge
unable to check rear seat belt
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
child seat fitted
cooling fan condition
exhaust mounts condition
n/s/f roll bar condition
r tyres close to limit
steering rack damp and slight play
child seat fitted
cooling fan condition
exhaust mounts condition
n/s/f roll bar condition
r tyres close to limit
steering rack damp and slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rack arm slight play
rear exh mount
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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EF53 WLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?
EF53 WLX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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