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CK53 UWN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,763 mi
Last recorded189,763 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 189,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 184,674 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 184,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 181,166 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 176,435 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 176,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 173,136 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 170,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 165,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 160,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 160,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 148,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 148,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 130,187 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 130,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2007 108,479 miles

Both wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Near side door mirror cracked

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

near side headlamp misted up

Fail 29 Oct 2007 108,479 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Near side door mirror cracked

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

near side headlamp misted up

Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,251 miles

ns door mirror glass craked

ns head light full of condensation may effect patern or light output

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 UWN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UWN, 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 UWN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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