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CE53 YOW

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

96,441 mi
Last recorded96,441 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,441 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,368 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 94,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,721 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 93,721 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,413 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,398 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,840 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and off side rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 91,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing passenger door in side and out side (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and off side rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,445 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Emergency exit sign not in accordance with the requirements passenger door in & out (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,515 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,515 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective not opening (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,564 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 82,564 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,477 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,339 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 64,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,362 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,126 miles

o/s centre marker light n/w

o/s h/brake cable beginning to seize

Pass 1 Nov 2005 36,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,325 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 YOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

CE53 YOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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