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CF53 FZE

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,945 mi
Last recorded87,945 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,945 miles

Body has slight corrosion x2 front steps (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion & o/s (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,127 miles

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

rear crossmember & outriggers & floor corroded

rear spring hangers corroded

sills & front steps corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear crossmember & outriggers & floor corroded

sills & front steps corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,734 miles

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

chassis corroded

o/s/f corroded

sills corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,274 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear archs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,274 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear archs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,236 miles

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

corrosion around chassis/body

o/s rack worn

wear front discs

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

corrosion around chassis/body

o/s rack worn

wear front discs

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,403 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bent

Fail 1 Dec 2006 28,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bent

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 FZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

CF53 FZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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