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CE53 UCD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,278 mi
Last recorded116,278 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,278 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 116,259 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 107,043 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

windcreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 17 May 2018 107,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside mirror casing damaged

windcreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,700 miles

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

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2017 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section in a few places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,883 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 105,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,730 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 104,645 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,239 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 102,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,678 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns outer sill corrored

osf and nsf check straps worn slightly

osr tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,214 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf bearing slight roughness

Fail 16 Sep 2011 92,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf bearing slight roughness

Pass 18 Sep 2010 85,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 45,579 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,872 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 UCD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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