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CP53 EWB

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,051 mi
Last recorded121,051 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 121,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 9 Nov 2016 117,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,035 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 112,030 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 105,852 miles

7 pin trailer plug operation

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Side load door exterior handle inoperative

Pass 17 Oct 2014 105,852 miles

7 pin trailer plug operation

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

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

Side load door exterior handle inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,564 miles

7 pin trailer socket function

Brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Side load door exterior handle inoperative

o/s rear brake some binding evident

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,564 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

7 pin trailer socket function

Brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Side load door exterior handle inoperative

o/s rear brake some binding evident

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,137 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Some noise evident o/s front wheel bearing

Tow bar socket disconnected

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,850 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,850 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 59,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,921 miles

Both front lower arms - 'shape' not as expected.

RH headlamp aim on lower limit.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,838 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Both front lower arms - 'shape' not as expected.

RH headlamp aim on lower limit.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,795 miles

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

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

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 EWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CP53 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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