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CV53 DZO

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,763 mi
Last recorded146,763 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DZO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 146,763 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SPRING HANGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 135,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,076 miles

some corrosion on offside front chassis rail

Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,464 miles

areas of corrosion in places

repaired areas covered by underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear sill covered with body filler

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear outer sill repair possibly containing filler but its outside prescribed area,s

surface corrosion on all metal brakepipes.

surface corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis

surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,421 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

holed corrosion to n/s/r outer sill sections , may soon need replacement

Fail 31 Jul 2013 99,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

holed corrosion to n/s/r outer sill sections , may soon need replacement

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,235 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,566 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 31,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DZO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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