MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front bumper insecure mounting corroded away
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
recommend a wheel alignment
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back sections (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front bumper insecure mounting corroded away
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
recommend a wheel alignment
Front both wheel bearings have a very slight rumble/noise
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear both bump stops insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front both wheel bearings have a very slight rumble/noise
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear both bump stops insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear suspension bump stop in poor condicion
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes heavily greased
general underbody showing signs of corrosion
nearside front fog lamp inoperative
park brake cable not returning fully
corrosion around n/s outer sill
general underbody corrosion
minor damage to n/s mirror
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
both front tyres close to legal limit
centre brake pipe slightly corroded
corrosion around n/s outer sill
general underbody corrosion
minor damage to n/s mirror
nail in n/s/r tyre
rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wiper blade starting to smear slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand lever has alot of travel advise rear brake checked
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FL53 EVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc 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 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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