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CP53 EVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 116,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,158 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills and rear chassis by the rear of the leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,908 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 106,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 96,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 96,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front wheel bearing has slight noise

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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CP53 EVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CP53 EVT, 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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CP53 EVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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