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CU53 CSX

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,189 mi
Last recorded225,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 225,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 225,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 224,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

charging light on

discs worn

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2015 224,233 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

charging light on

discs worn

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 353,514 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 353,514 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 213,048 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer cab sill suface corrosion

n/s/r inner has acut but not deep enought to show the cord

o/s/ outer cab sill surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2013 213,048 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer cab sill suface corrosion

n/s/r inner has acut but not deep enought to show the cord

o/s/ outer cab sill surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2012 204,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

can get access to check the seat belt due to the tools

Pass 9 Mar 2012 204,286 miles

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

Oil leak

can get access to check the seat belt due to the tools

Pass 7 Oct 2011 200,693 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2010 189,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front top marker light inoperative

Fail 29 Sep 2010 309,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front top marker light inoperative

Pass 18 Sep 2009 181,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 176,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 164,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 133,294 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 133,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CU53 CSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CU53 CSX, 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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CU53 CSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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