MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhust center box deteriorated also rear bracket
steering wheel has small cuts and crackes
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhust center box deteriorated also rear bracket
steering wheel has small cuts and crackes
brake pedal pad slightly worn
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front bumper slightly insecure
nearside rear light lens slightly damaged
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear bumper slightly damaged
rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate
rear parking brake cable mounting area starting to corrode
slight wear in offside steering arm
wiper blades starting to deteriorate
front brake discs slightly worn
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
nearside front tyre starting to wear on egdes
oil leak
temporary repair made to handbrake cable
temporary repair made to nearside rear light lens
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal pad slightly worn
rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake pedal pad slightly worn
play in offside front wheel bearing near to limit
rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish
front brake discs slightly worn
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake discs slightly worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 ZZW is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 HG53 ZZW, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HG53 ZZW is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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