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CU53 KSX

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,019 mi
Last recorded172,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 KSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 172,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 168,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVERS SEAT EXCESSIVLY WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 168,118 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAINFEEDS FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

DRIVERS SEAT EXCESSIVLY WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 161,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

trailor socket not working as intended

Fail 9 Jun 2015 161,182 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

trailor socket not working as intended

Pass 19 Jan 2015 157,919 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 157,919 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 144,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 144,867 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 126,695 miles

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

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

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

side lights won't switch off by switch

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,695 miles

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

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

side lights won't switch off by switch

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,880 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,880 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,104 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,104 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,501 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 52,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,249 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CU53 KSX is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 KSX, 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 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU53 KSX registered?

CU53 KSX is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is CU53 KSX safe to buy?

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