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CV53 OBC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,029 mi
Last recorded30,029 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,029 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 30,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,911 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 24,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 3,935 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly.

headlamp aims on lower limit.

no plate lamp bulbs very dim.

sills corroded in places.

very slight noise to off side front wheel bearing but rough at time of test.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 3,156 miles

Advisory items as per last report on test No. 312373760228 20 sep 2010 SF

Fail 20 Sep 2010 3,108 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre also has many small cuts in tread/sidewall.

near side front tyre worn near to limit.

near side oute sill corroded in places.

off side front tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 1,528 miles

near side front tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

near side rear tyre inner side wall cut to the limit in places.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 69,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,996 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 OBC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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