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CX53 LJE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 127,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 123,315 miles

n/s rear shock weeping

o/s rear tyre low

power steering pipe wet

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,440 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH .. 1 X CAP MISSING (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2014 113,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

discs corroded

end float in both rear hubs

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2013 104,144 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

discs corroded

end float in both rear hubs

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 96,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,682 miles

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2011 91,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,353 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 76,311 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,944 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 LJE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

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

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