MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Clutch Pedal anti slip missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mmTread Depth Also wearing on Edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember to rear of cab marked in yellow part hiden by fuel tank (3.1.9)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wing marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember marked in yellow both forward facing and rear facing (6.1.A.1)
Clutch Pedal Anti Slip Missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre underinflated
Oil leak Engine oil leak ()
Nearside Rear tail gate latch not working
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear main rear view mirror missing and cover missing (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/step area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rear of cab (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear tail gate latch not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal rubber deteriorated
slight corrosion offside front outer sill and nearside front inner sill not within structual point
rear exhuast corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhuast corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar vertical link lower bush.
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FL53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FL53 ETJ, 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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FL53 ETJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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