MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,211 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mouting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around nearside rear bump stop
steps and body sides corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of brake load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of brake load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering with in 300mm of brake load sensing valve (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mouting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion around nearside rear bump stop
steps and body sides corroded
Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
parking brake warning light not working
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers step underside (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
parking brake warning light not working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EK53 SWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 EK53 SWX, 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 SWX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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