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CK53 BXE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BXE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Quarter panel holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Quarter panel holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger to spring hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working All of (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working All of (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2ND Row inner (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable fouling exhaust

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,419 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 62,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019
Pass 23 Aug 2018

Both rear asile seat belt stalk s tripping hazard

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Wing to wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wing to wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing to spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2 nd row centre aisle (7.1.2 (e))

Both rear asile seat belt stalk s tripping hazard

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Wing to wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wing to wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

Oil leak Rear of engine. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Around pump area. (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both chassis sections o/s and n/s rear. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under side loading door . (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle Fouling exhaust. (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant leak Header tank level low. ()

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

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

Nearside Front Side loading door handle sticking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

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

Oil leak Rear of engine. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Around pump area. (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both chassis sections o/s and n/s rear. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,646 miles

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

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,646 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2015

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

TESTER LA SPENCER

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,283 miles

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

Chassis has progressive corrosion.

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,950 miles

progressive corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,338 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2008 23,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly damaged but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,865 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly damaged but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,415 miles

Front wheel trims fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,182 miles

SMALL CUT N/S/R/OUTER TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 23 Sep 2005 11,127 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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CK53 BXE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CK53 BXE, 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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CK53 BXE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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