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CK53 UWY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,890 mi
Last recorded148,890 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 148,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front vehicle underbody covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 148,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour LENS MISSING (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 119,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin And disks (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to sills , rear , front subframe and mounting area, and front crossmember

Metal power steering pipes rusty and corrosion to inner step area

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,603 miles

Corrosion to underside & body

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember radiator support corroded

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around front engine mount

Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside & body

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember radiator support corroded

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around front engine mount

Fail 7 Feb 2017 101,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear brake pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to limit

heavy corrossion on main chassis rails and underfloor panels

heavy corrossion onfront crossmember radiator support panel

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,452 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Offside mirror cover missing

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

radiator support bracket corroded and broken

Fail 12 Nov 2015 98,415 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side door handle (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Offside mirror cover missing

Offside side repeater lens missing

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

radiator support bracket corroded and broken

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,978 miles

dash clock changed old ml 53881 new ml 094978

unable to see all pads

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

unable to see all pads

Pass 26 Nov 2013

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,234 miles

unable to see all brake pads clear

Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,234 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to see all brake pads clear

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,214 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 44,895 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 44,895 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 42,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,885 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 UWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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