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CV53 GLZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 59,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,427 miles

under body corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 57,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 53,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,850 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 47,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively done (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 41,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,582 miles

engine oil leak

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,831 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,507 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 27,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,407 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,370 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 24,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,839 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate discoloured

Fail 31 Oct 2008 21,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,778 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edge

Fail 9 Nov 2007 18,778 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread low on edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 13,076 miles

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

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 GLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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