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CE53 UKW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,170 mi
Last recorded154,170 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 154,170 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

x2 side markers not working x1 slight damaged

Fail 4 May 2012 154,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

x2 side markers not working x1 slight damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 148,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2011 148,809 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010
Pass 23 Apr 2009 128,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,859 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 97,621 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,439 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 UKW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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