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CE53 PYZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,271 mi
Last recorded58,271 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,271 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 58,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both center exhaust boxes deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,078 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inside edge/also screw in tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2012 53,059 miles

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

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inside edge/also screw in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,671 miles

Battery warning light on

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bumper held in place with a cable tie

N/S headlamp beam image poor

N/S sill member damaged

N/S/R Light lens cracked

N/S/R and O/S/R Service brake effort lower than expected

No:1 and No:2 fuel injectors look wet

Van covered in surface corrosion

Van is dirty inside, outside and underside

Fail 19 Dec 2011 48,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery warning light on

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bumper held in place with a cable tie

N/S sill member damaged

N/S/R Light lens cracked

No:1 and No:2 fuel injectors look wet

Van covered in surface corrosion

Van is dirty inside, outside and underside

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,253 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2009 41,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,793 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,988 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,054 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 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PYZ, 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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What year was CE53 PYZ registered?

CE53 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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