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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R HUBSEAL DAMP.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R HUBSEAL DAMP.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
rear centre proshaft bearing worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passenger side rear wheel arch a little loose
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EN53 VLC is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 EN53 VLC, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EN53 VLC is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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