CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF53 CGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

250,610 mi
Last recorded250,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 250,610 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 249,200 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 249,200 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 248,133 miles

advise o/s n/s chassy

Fail 16 May 2016 248,803 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x 8 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil x6 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement shock as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x6 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear chassy x8 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x6 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x6 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x 6 (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear chassy x8+ (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

advise o/s n/s chassy

Pass 21 May 2015 244,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 236,865 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 236,865 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2014 233,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both rear inner wheel archs

Pass 13 May 2013 226,544 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 217,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion by both rear leaf spring outriggers unable to hole

light corrosion on both inner and outer sidesills unable to hole

Pass 11 May 2012 217,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion by both rear leaf spring outriggers unable to hole

light corrosion on both inner and outer sidesills unable to hole

Pass 12 May 2011 195,734 miles

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

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

surface corrosion by both rear leaf spring out riggers unable to hole at present and not weak

Fail 12 May 2011 195,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion by both rear leaf spring out riggers unable to hole at present and not weak

Pass 7 May 2010 168,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 144,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 116,768 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear screen

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 11 May 2007 98,332 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 98,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 79,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF53 CGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF53 CGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF53 CGZ?

You can check the full history of CF53 CGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF53 CGZ registered?

CF53 CGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is CF53 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 CGZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF53 CGZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF53 CGZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.