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CN53 YEJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,228 mi
Last recorded133,228 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 133,228 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 133,228 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill return holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 125,220 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,218 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 125,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 104,073 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 103,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler pipe/oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 103,519 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside outer rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wheel arches have sections of corrosion but are not within any prescribed areas.

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler pipe/oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,319 miles

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,285 miles

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

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

both sills, both rear of sills and both front innerwings starting to rust.

Pass 14 Feb 2018

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,480 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill 30 cm rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill with in 30cm rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill with in 30cm rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill with in 30 cm rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front seat wont lock forward facing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill not in prescribed area under side door (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

offside drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

offside drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,943 miles

slight noise from o/s drive shaft inner support bearing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,943 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,343 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,343 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,162 miles

cracking to n/s & o/s rear tyres between treads

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,162 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cracking to n/s & o/s rear tyres between treads

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 94,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 92,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 87,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,372 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

slight rumble from centre drive shaft bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,254 miles

cv grease on n/s front wheel = hub assy

front discs corroded

no seat belts fitted to rear seats / motor caravan/ not required

slight play o/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,254 miles

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

cv grease on n/s front wheel = hub assy

front discs corroded

no seat belts fitted to rear seats / motor caravan/ not required

slight play o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,984 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 YEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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