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CA52 MKO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,515 mi
Last recorded142,515 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 MKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 142,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,569 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 135,569 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside mirror glass broken

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion under van

front end damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 124,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion under van

front end damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 109,999 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 92,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2011 92,318 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,227 miles

n/s track rod end silght play

Fail 25 Feb 2010 80,227 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s track rod end silght play

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,105 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 60,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,728 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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CA52 MKO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA52 MKO, 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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CA52 MKO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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