MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged casing chaffed through (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured snapped (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured snapped (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Front key bonnet release stiff
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis engine mounting subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill below doors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated carrior bearing rubber deterioating (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bsh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower door step inner sill corroding but not within 30 cm of load bearing component
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box poor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated step (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box poor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front crossmember corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
no seats fitted in rear when tested
no seats fitted in rear on test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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ET53 OTA is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ET53 OTA, 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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ET53 OTA is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 2004.
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