MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside below step area (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine area ()
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside below step area (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak engine area ()
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper marker lights not working
area below nearside step corroded
Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper marker lights not working
area below nearside step corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion below step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working missing (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud flap fixings corroded (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Upper Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion below step (6.1.B.2)
**Driver door external handle faulty**
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside body has a projection
Offside upper marker light not working
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
**Driver door external handle faulty**
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside body has a projection
Offside upper marker light not working
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front and rear tyres has slight damaged sidewall
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front and rear tyres has slight damaged sidewall
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)
Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
body tipper floor pan corroded small holes noticed
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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EX53 EFN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 EX53 EFN, 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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EX53 EFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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