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CE53 DTK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

423,386 mi
Last recorded423,386 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 423,386 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil leak

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven

offside rear chaasis corroded

sliught powersteering oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 423,386 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sliught powersteering oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil leak

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven

offside rear chaasis corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 408,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat insecure

engine oil leak

front brakes slightly imbalanced

fuel filler cap cover insecure

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 27 Sep 2010 408,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat insecure

engine oil leak

fuel filler cap cover insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 359,017 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn uneven

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 359,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn uneven

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 290,342 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 290,341 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 234,187 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 234,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear wishbone bushes perished slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2006 175,876 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 175,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ADVISE NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT BY TREAD

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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CE53 DTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE53 DTK, 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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CE53 DTK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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