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CN53 YDO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,905 mi
Last recorded89,905 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,768 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms (Bushes At Rear Of Arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge & perished & cracked Between Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill & Box Section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 83,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed & Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms (Bushes At Rear Of Arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge & perished & cracked Between Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill & Box Section) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,900 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,760 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear chassis rail above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear chassis rail above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,313 miles

6- number seats removed from rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,736 miles

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,716 miles

extensive welded repairs under vehicle

several areas of surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,562 miles

both wiper rubbers split

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both wiper rubbers split

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,353 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

FLAT SPOT IN O/S/F TYRE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,353 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

FLAT SPOT IN O/S/F TYRE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,807 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R OUTER TYRE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,807 miles

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

DAMAGE TO O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R OUTER TYRE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,947 miles

O/S/R OUTER TYRE WEARING LOW

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,739 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

ADVANCE WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,043 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in offside front tyre

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

WEAR TO N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,089 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 18,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,451 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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 YDO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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