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CE03 ZHN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,862 mi
Last recorded162,862 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,862 miles

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc are pitted

nearside rear tyre is on the limit

Fail 25 Jul 2017 162,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and under sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by engine mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc are pitted

nearside rear tyre is on the limit

Fail 13 May 2016 162,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by brake compensator mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by leafspring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by chassis outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear limit

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excessive coolant leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 157,513 miles

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

n/s front damage to vehicle

n/s rear inner quarter corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 157,508 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front damage to vehicle

n/s rear inner quarter corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 149,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s & o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2014 149,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s & o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2013 141,042 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 140,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 131,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 123,482 miles

washers inoperative assumed to be frozen

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 107,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,140 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 78,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wipers blades require attention.

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 ZHN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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