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CE53 NMV

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,652 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion under van /chasis /rear valance sill to door step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

NO UNDERSEAL ON ANY WELDING UNTIL REINSPECTED .

Offside Body has slight corrosion MIDDLE OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,875 miles

nearside slide door inoperative however access to load area can be gained from rear doors

Fail 4 Feb 2016 83,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside slide door inoperative however access to load area can be gained from rear doors

Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,397 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,367 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 62,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,373 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 59,362 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,314 miles

slight damage nsf

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,864 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,527 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 NMV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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