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CK53 JDX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,929 mi
Last recorded204,929 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 JDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 204,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure damaged (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to dangerous condition of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2015 171,046 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 170,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

fan belt starting to shred

offside centre under sill corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 169,231 miles

altrnator belt deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2013 169,231 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

altrnator belt deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 165,426 miles

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

Minor corrosion started on underbody

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 165,424 miles

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

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

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

Minor corrosion started on underbody

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 147,569 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 146,967 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 126,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,588 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 100,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,913 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 JDX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK53 JDX, 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 JDX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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