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CP53 LVO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,067 mi
Last recorded173,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 173,067 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 165,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, inner wheel arch, under body, suspension components & mounts corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 165,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 165,009 miles

front cab repaired by welding covered by seam sealer. front near side .front off side, lower door steps corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2021 163,740 miles

Front chassis has been welded and covered in underseal so cant fully inspect repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 163,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front chassis has been welded and covered in underseal so cant fully inspect repair

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 163,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 163,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cab corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2017 153,822 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 142,279 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 138,452 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,822 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 137,822 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 116,539 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 103,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 92,346 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 92,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,537 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 61,353 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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CP53 LVO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP53 LVO, 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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What year was CP53 LVO registered?

CP53 LVO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CP53 LVO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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