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CX53 LHA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,156 mi
Last recorded132,156 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,156 miles

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ON

BONNET LOCK REMOVED

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Coolant leak

ENGINE KNOCKING

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

Oil leak

REAR DIFF NOISY

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 132,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON ALL TIME

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF PIPES

Coolant leak

ENGINE KNOCKING

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2012 131,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Chip in windscreen.

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Exhaust blowing.

Offside front brake pads worn.

Play in steering rack.

Rear shockers damp.

Water in headlights.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 115,823 miles

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes.

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 12 May 2010 100,417 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Nearside track rod end rubber split.

Offside rear tyre ON limit.

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,291 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 114,933 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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CX53 LHA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX53 LHA, 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 CX53 LHA registered?

CX53 LHA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is CX53 LHA safe to buy?

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