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CX53 LHL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,709 miles

11 Passenger seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,469 miles

nearside front track rod arm has free play

Fail 21 Nov 2014 134,469 miles

Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front track rod arm has free play

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,816 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 125,816 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,204 miles

Misting of diesel around injectors.

N/S front door mirror cover damaged.

Oil leak from bell housing.

Propshaft requires greasing.

Small chip in winscreen.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 113,194 miles

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

Misting of diesel around injectors.

N/S front door mirror cover damaged.

Oil leak from bell housing.

Propshaft requires greasing.

Small chip in winscreen.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,299 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gas.

O/S and N/S front brake discs heavily corrodes and pitted on inner faces.

O/S front brake pipe starting to corrode.

O/S front windscreen washer output lower than N/S.

O/S rear number plate light lamp poor light output.

Windscreen lightly scored on drivers side.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 95,470 miles

Multiple oil leaks on engine.

O/S front brake pipe corroded.

Small amount of wear in steering rack.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 95,442 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Multiple oil leaks on engine.

O/S front brake pipe corroded.

Small amount of wear in steering rack.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 84,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 74,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,429 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,071 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 LHL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHL, 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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CX53 LHL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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