MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrosion to sills, chassis and rear wheel arches
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
underside of vehicle is in poor condition due to corrosion
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to the underside
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear x4 (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front suspension arm bushes perished
corrosion to sills, chassis and rear wheel arches
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted chassis (3.6.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area
o/s/f inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area
o/s innersill corroded but not in prescribed area
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s innersill corroded but not in prescribed area
corrosion to all wheel arches
corrosion to all x members
corrosion to both n/s inner/outer sill panels
corrosion to both o/s inner/outer sill panels
heavy corrosion to chassis but;no holes as yet
heavy corrosion to remaining areas
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion to all wheel arches
corrosion to all x members
corrosion to both n/s inner/outer sill panels
corrosion to both o/s inner/outer sill panels
heavy corrosion to chassis but;no holes as yet
heavy corrosion to remaining areas
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general heavy corrosion underneath
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general heavy corrosion underneath
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
corrosion to chassis and rear x member
handbrake travel needs attention
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion to all outriggers
corrosion to all x members
corrosioon to chassis
corrsion to front of top chassis legs
general corrosion underneath
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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EX53 ESG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?
EX53 ESG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is EX53 ESG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 ESG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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