MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all of underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all of underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axcel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 31% (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Oil leak
flucuation on rear brakes
slight play in nearside steering rack arm
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 VLJ 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 69.2%.
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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?
CE53 VLJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is CE53 VLJ safe to buy?
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