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CF53 AEJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

234,533 mi
Last recorded234,533 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 AEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 234,533 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner foot step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r floor to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills body panels corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 229,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n.s.f lower outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 220,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near to air box mounting area (see markings) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion n.s.outer lower sill (under fuel cap)

front wiper linkage worn

o.s.f chassis and subframe corroded at mounting subframe to chassis

slight play n.s.f steering rack arm

Pass 21 Jan 2020 223,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of being overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively suspect as a intermittent fault (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 223,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis next to rear leaf spring mount see markings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount area inner wing see markings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of being overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively suspect as a intermittent fault (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n.s.r park brake little or no effort

Pass 12 Nov 2018 217,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 200,980 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 203,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both steps area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 203,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 193,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 184,677 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2014

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 170,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 170,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 158,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 158,300 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 146,058 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 133,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 126,165 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,776 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 99,772 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,867 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 82,867 miles

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

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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CF53 AEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CF53 AEJ, 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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CF53 AEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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