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centre prop bearing slight play
propshaft centre bearing slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed drivers inner catch (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))
complete underside showing surface corrosion
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion
exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body/flat bed general corrosion
both cab steps underside corroded
drivers door handle slipping
hard to get vehicle into gear advise repairs/inspection asap
wheel arches inner and outer corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
wipers poor
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Area under Step Marked in Yellow (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing Marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Area under Step Marked in Yellow (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing Marked in Yellow (2.4.A.3)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld on rear of Centre Silencer Exhaust System is beginning to Deteriorate (7.1.2)
Gear Stick Broken
Nearside Front Tyre Punctured
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis below Servo unit viewed from under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Various corrsion
oil leak
play in rack joints
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside side board corroded
oil leak
play in inner rack joint nearside
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front seatbase worn
power steering fluid level on min
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorated
front numberplate cracked
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust deteriorated
front numberplate cracked
offside front seatbase worn
oil level low
power steering fluid level on min
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nail in nearside rear outer tyre
silencer deteriorating
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nail in nearside rear outer tyre
silencer deteriorating
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber part worn
tow bar sockett damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal rubber part worn
tow bar sockett damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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EK53 AJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 EK53 AJX, 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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EK53 AJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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