MOT Status
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180,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake shoes detached. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced various positions/ sills/ above rear axle/ spring hangers (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
hazzard swith broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
N/S/R Light Lens Damaged, Not Affecting Operation.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
N/S/R Light Lens Damaged, Not Affecting Operation.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various Corrosion On Chassis.
Central exhaust has a small leak of exhaust gasses
Nearside Rear light lense damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
hazard switch insecure but does function as intended
Central exhaust has a small leak of exhaust gasses
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear light lense damaged
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
hazard switch insecure but does function as intended
Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear chassis corroded not considered excessive
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear outer ends of xmember/ rear panel corroding
osf wheel bearing noisey??
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear outer ends of xmember/ rear panel corroding
osf wheel bearing noisey??
exhaust starting to leak slightly
front brake discs worn
front tyre treads wearing low
inner and outer sills corroded
oil leak
rear cross member corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf Spring anchor bracket (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf Spring shackle bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight corrosion to some parts out precribed area
slight scratching to front windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
marks and scratchies in windowscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
marks and scratchies in windowscreen
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
scratchies in window screen
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Condition of windscreen BORDERLINE
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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EY53 NBM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 EY53 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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