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Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill with in 30cm leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth
Driver seat has slight damage
Engine injectors wet unclear if fuel
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All 3 belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap flap/trim loose
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside sill sharp edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Panel under offside front head lamp/ inner wheel arch corroded
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout chassis, suspension and brake components
Underside of vehicle has some areas heavily under sealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
heavy corrosion to offside front outer chassis rail under wing
repairs carried out to outer sills and doorsteps
screw in offside rear tyre
windscreen cracked
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
heavy corrosion to offside front outer chassis rail under wing
repairs carried out to outer sills and doorsteps
screw in offside rear tyre
windscreen cracked
both chassis rails corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear chassis corroded
offside rear tyre ON legal limit
slight earth fault nearside rear lights
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Handbrake lever button damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Handbrake lever button damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside door mirror cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside door mirror cracked
Nail in nearside front tyre
slight split to o/s/r outer edge of tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
slight split to o/s/r outer edge of tyre
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Handbrake long travel.
spare wheel missing
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EX53 EPO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 EPO, 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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What year was EX53 EPO registered?
EX53 EPO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is EX53 EPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 EPO shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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