MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
287,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Underbody corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside sill corroded
Offside sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both chassis rails, floors, undersills and outersills slightly corroded
both front inner flitches slightly corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front grill slightly damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
offside B post slightly corroded
offside rear lights slightly discoloured
oil leak
rear cross member slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear lights slightly discoloured
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both chassis rails, floors, undersills and outersills slightly corroded
both front inner flitches slightly corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front grill slightly damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
offside B post slightly corroded
oil leak
rear cross member slightly corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
bonet can not be opend for full inspection
off side rear lamp lens slightly cracked
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
bonet can not be opend for full inspection
off side rear lamp lens slightly cracked
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
brake pedal and clutchpedal anti/slip rubbers slightley worn
front number plate slightley detriated
near side front mirror outer cover broken
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
brake pedal and clutchpedal anti/slip rubbers slightley worn
front number plate slightley detriated
near side front mirror outer cover broken
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advise brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
advise n/s/f door mirror outter case is broken
advise poss axel drive shaft seal leaking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advise brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
advise n/s/f door mirror outter case is broken
n/s/f side mirror cover missing
rear body is covered by wood floor
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/f side mirror cover missing
rear body is covered by wood floor
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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EK53 CJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CJY, 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 CJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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