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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENTIRE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE LEAF SPRING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ENTIRE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission REAR HUB OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL ABOVE LEAF SPRING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
ALL RIGID BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ALL WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT STRUCTUAL
CORRODED THROUGHOUT
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CAB STEP CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED NOT STRUCTUAL
CORRODED THROUGHOUT
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODERD
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CAB STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODERD
All rigid brakes on rear corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded and welded
rear o/s and n/s spring hangers corroded
underside corroded o/s and n/s front to rear
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
o/s and n/s front and rear inner wheel arches corroded
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded and welded
o/s and n/s steps corroded and weleded
rear chassis corroded
rear cross member corroded,tow bar corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front bottom ball joint rubbers perished
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded 16 inches away from suspension mountain and 14 inches from seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannel above sill holed 14 inches from prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner and outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front anti roll bar bushes worn
n/s inner and outer sills recently welded and under sealed
rear cross member and tow bar corroded
rear spring hangers and chassis corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front bottom ball joint rubbers perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded 16 inches away from suspension mountain and 14 inches from seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannel above sill holed 14 inches from prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner and outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front anti roll bar bushes worn
n/s inner and outer sills recently welded and under sealed
rear cross member and tow bar corroded
rear spring hangers and chassis corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
chassis and tow bar and underside corroded
inner sills badly corroded but not holed
outer sills corroded
windscreen cracked but not in the drivers view
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
both inner and outer sills corroded
front anti roll bar bushes cracked
underside of vehicle corroded
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
both inner and outer sills corroded
front anti roll bar bushes cracked
underside of vehicle corroded
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust box outer skin corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
o/s and n/s inner sills corroded
o/s outer sill corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f sill slightly damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f sill slightly damaged
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear suspension arm bushes cracking on front suspension
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EY53 LFM is a 2003 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 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 EY53 LFM, 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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EY53 LFM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.
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