MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn
Offside Rear chassis corroded
both front sills distorted
engine oil leak
passenger seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at spring anchor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn
Offside Rear chassis corroded
both front sills distorted
engine oil leak
passenger seats removed at time of test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Clutch anti-slip missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY53 WYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 EY53 WYJ, 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 WYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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