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CK53 UWZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

332,092 mi
Last recorded332,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 332,092 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner & outer door sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis & inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 327,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 327,273 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 322,968 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 322,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 316,555 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 316,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 309,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 303,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 297,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 297,026 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 264,888 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 264,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2009 215,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 172,540 miles

minor damage to n/s door mirror

Fail 16 Jan 2008 172,528 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

minor damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 13 Dec 2006 119,684 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 UWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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