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CN53 OCY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,836 mi
Last recorded192,836 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 192,836 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 192,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 188,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 185,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 181,858 miles

Central exhaust clamp insecure

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 178,497 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear brake grabbing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 175,431 miles

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

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

offside front chassis and inner wing corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 175,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front chassis and inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 172,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 167,417 miles

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 5 Mar 2013 167,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 162,668 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 162,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 158,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 146,672 miles

wipers slightly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 146,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 127,626 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 108,952 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,078 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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CN53 OCY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCY, 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 OCY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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