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CF53 AFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,712 mi
Last recorded147,712 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch covered in under seal

Offside Front Inner wheel arch covered in underseal

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill is corroded outside prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 147,706 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within leaf spring anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within leaf spring anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch covered in under seal

Offside Front Inner wheel arch covered in underseal

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill is corroded outside prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 179,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas to under side heavily under sealed outside prescribed areas

under side heavily corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 179,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in engine room (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas to under side heavily under sealed outside prescribed areas

under side heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 178,285 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement sticker stuck on number plate (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Sticker stuck on number plate (6.3.4g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 172,920 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 172,919 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 164,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 156,850 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 156,850 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 145,749 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 145,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 138,427 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,916 miles

Oil leak

both front lower rear wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,916 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower rear wishbone bushes cracking

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,241 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,351 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 122,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cooling fan insecure

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 106,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,537 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2007 90,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,152 miles

Oil leak

slight interferance n/s/r light

surface rust on exhaust

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 AFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AFU, 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 AFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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