MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
underbody corroded
vehicle presented as a campervan change of class
water tank slight leak
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension components generally corroded
Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension components generally corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components generally corroded
Underbody generally corroded
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components generally corroded
Underbody generally corroded
Nearside sill corroded
Oil leak tipper body lift system leaking ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member - behind cab - x2 holes (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside sill corroded
Oil leak tipper body lift system leaking ()
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
nearside mirror cracked
offside mirror cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r lamp cover cracked
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r lamp cover cracked
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
hand brake travel getting to exess
o/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit on edges
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/f door mirror cracked
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 UTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 EJ53 UTY, 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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EJ53 UTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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