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CF53 CHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,442 mi
Last recorded135,442 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 135,442 miles

underside vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2025 135,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2024 135,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2024 135,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2023 133,256 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2022 130,013 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2022 130,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,035 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,216 miles

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

heavy under sealed under body

offside under sill holed and corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 128,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy under sealed under body

offside under sill holed and corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,415 miles

Heavy under sealing under vehicle

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak slight ()

Rear of van boarded and carpeted

underside of van well underguarded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak slight ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear of van boarded and carpeted

underside of van well underguarded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,030 miles

rear of van boarded out

underside of van freshly underguarded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 122,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear of van boarded out

underside of van freshly underguarded

Pass 2 Jan 2010 126,393 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 109,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 93,574 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 93,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,264 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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CF53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CHJ, 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 CF53 CHJ registered?

CF53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CF53 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 CHJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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