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CE53 MMJ

2003 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 84,696 miles

Central Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door will not open (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 74,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracked x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2022 73,849 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,806 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,204 miles

exhaust rusty slight noise

front coil springs rusty

front struts rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,352 miles

metal power steering pipe corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

metal power steering pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,924 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 69,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,386 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,776 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,670 miles

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

front brake disc wear

Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,670 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

front brake disc wear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,250 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2008 25,634 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 25,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,893 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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CE53 MMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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