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CE03 ZHT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 161,099 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 161,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 155,382 miles

both rear shocker mounts corroded

corrosion drivers step

play in n/s steering knuckle

Fail 11 Jan 2017 155,350 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion near both rear shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear shocker mounts corroded

corrosion drivers step

play in n/s steering knuckle

Pass 14 Jan 2016 147,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

engine noisey

very rusty under oil leak matel brake pipes rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2016 147,453 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front both worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mtg marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear handbrake cable clip hanging off

Pass 24 Dec 2014 141,262 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion under chassis

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 134,042 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak (offside front) blowing over pipes etc

n/s/r shock appears slightly damp

Fail 2 Jan 2014 134,042 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak (offside front) blowing over pipes etc

n/s/r shock appears slightly damp

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,335 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 132,335 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,076 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 109,751 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,501 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,859 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 73,858 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2008 59,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,018 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,279 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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CE03 ZHT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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