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CE53 YRR

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,187 mi
Last recorded145,187 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise door steps starting to corrode

advise slight play in prop rear bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2025 145,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise door steps starting to corrode

advise slight play in prop rear bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2019 142,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 128,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 128,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,099 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust getting deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,073 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,546 miles

Nearside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE /GEARBOX

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

mini bus was a 15 seater now has 12 seats so is a class 4

Fail 13 Oct 2015 107,546 miles

Offside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE /GEARBOX

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mini bus was a 15 seater now has 12 seats so is a class 4

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 102,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,793 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Entrance/exit door damaged but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 94,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Entrance/exit door damaged but function not impaired (6.2.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

front windscreen is damaged but is not effecting the drivers view

nearside rear door damaged but can still be secured

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

front windscreen is damaged but is not effecting the drivers view

nearside rear door damaged but can still be secured

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,478 miles

oil leaking from rear of engine

stone chip on nearside windscreen. windscreen cracked in lower centre

viscos fan worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

oil leaking from corrosion on sump

oil leaking from rear of engine

stone chip on nearside windscreen. windscreen cracked in lower centre

viscos fan worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,051 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,042 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,188 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,891 miles

slight cut on n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,508 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 YRR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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