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CV53 HSC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 154,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of the two bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 154,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear of the two bearings worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 143,945 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 143,945 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 131,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing causing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper bed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

flat bed corroded

nearside rear lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2016 125,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position slam panel & catch missing (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch near top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Offside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position securing lock damaged (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

flat bed corroded

nearside rear lens cracked

offside inner wheel arch corroded but not near any prescribed areas

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2016 125,784 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f step area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor seat mount area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f step area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f strut tower area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f under wheelarch corossion (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position o/s/r tailgate lock catch mechanism broken (6.4.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position slam panel/catch area all broken off (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

both front metal brake pipes slightly corodded

n/s/f door mirror insecure

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,036 miles

flatbed corroded

front sills corroded

front steps corroded outside of perscribed area

front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre bold on outter edge

o/s wing mirror cover missing

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 125,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

flatbed corroded

front sills corroded

front steps corroded outside of perscribed area

front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f tyre bold on outter edge

o/s wing mirror cover missing

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,401 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 15 Jul 2014 123,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 17 Jul 2013 119,567 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables slightly damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,567 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

n/s/r and o/s/r handbrake cables slightly damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 118,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 118,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 112,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 112,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 104,226 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 104,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,328 miles

Front n/s brake pad wearing close to the legal limit of 1.5mm

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 69,497 miles

both handbrake cable covering rubbed onto roadwheels

Fail 24 Aug 2006 69,497 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables outer covering rubbed onto roadwheels

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 HSC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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