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CN53 EGJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,084 mi
Last recorded217,084 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EGJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 217,084 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 217,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 206,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox leaking

prop shaft rear uj slight lift

rear diff wet

Fail 28 Aug 2013 206,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox leaking

prop shaft rear uj slight lift

rear diff wet

Pass 2 Jul 2012 197,353 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

gearbox oil from output seal

oil leak from rear diff cover (corroded)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 184,060 miles

rear chassis rusty

slight play n/s rack

Fail 10 Feb 2011 184,058 miles

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

rear chassis rusty

slight play n/s rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 164,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 1 Feb 2010 164,807 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 11 Feb 2009 144,501 miles

front pads low

n/s outer door handle tight

n/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f tyres near limits

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 126,221 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 126,200 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 97,618 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 97,618 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CN53 EGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CN53 EGJ, 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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CN53 EGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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