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CV53 DYD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 124,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,916 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 111,274 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 313,690 miles

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

Clutch and gearbox fault

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 23 Dec 2011 313,630 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Clutch and gearbox fault

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 11 Jan 2011 280,424 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 280,424 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 248,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

inside sliding door handle damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 214,070 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 214,054 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 214,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

n/s/r mud wing missing

Pass 8 Jan 2008 172,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 172,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

middle centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,730 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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CV53 DYD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CV53 DYD, 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 CV53 DYD registered?

CV53 DYD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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