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CE03 LXU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,078 mi
Last recorded108,078 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 LXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,078 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,794 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering rack arms

Vehicle corroded throughout, including excessive corrosion not within prescribed areas

Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,794 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS - IN ENGINE BAY (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering rack arms

Vehicle corroded throughout, including excessive corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,390 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,301 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DRIVER STEP - UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSF STEP AND SILL - UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR & OSR VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR CHASSIS - ABOVE AXLE (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NSR LEAF SPRING HANGER - PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE REAR SILL - UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR CHASSIS - ABOVE AXLE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout

o/s/ steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion throughout

driver door handle stiff

slight play in steering arms

Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,898 miles

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion throughout

driver door handle stiff

slight play in steering arms

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,835 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both wish born rubbers deteriated

n/s/f seat belt slightly fraide

Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f seat belt slightly fraide

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both wish born rubbers deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,728 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,728 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,637 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 42,630 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,023 miles

o/s wiper slightly deterated

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,434 miles

o/s mirror cracked not obstructing view to rear

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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CE03 LXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE03 LXU, 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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CE03 LXU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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