MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle underside rusty & welded in prescribed & load bearing areas
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle underside rusty
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
vehicle underside rusty
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
front number plate deteriorating
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 ETE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?
EX53 ETE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is EX53 ETE safe to buy?
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