MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh leaking (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to be replaced new (6.1.B.2)
Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh leaking (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes slightly corroded
front brake discs worn
various under body corrosion
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes slightly corroded
front brake discs worn
various under body corrosion
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
inner sills slightly corroded
offside front brake slightly binding
wipers struggle to clear screen
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
inner sills slightly corroded
offside front brake slightly binding
wipers struggle to clear screen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leak
osr bump stop insecure
signs of fluid leakage at steering rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
coolant leak
osr bump stop insecure
signs of fluid leakage at steering rack
front number plate discoloured
oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front number plate discoloured
oil leak
Front bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate is slightly deteriorated
rear number plate is slightly deteriorated
under body is slightly corroded
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate is slightly deteriorated
rear number plate is slightly deteriorated
under body is slightly corroded
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EK53 SHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 EK53 SHZ, 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 SHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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