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CX53 LJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

259,402 mi
Last recorded259,402 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2023 259,402 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury around step holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of wheel arch /chassis suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed several locations (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis/suspension/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

side not able to open

Pass 8 Apr 2022 257,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near Side Rear Shock weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Rear Offside Shock Absorber weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 257,456 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated I (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Windscreen Wipers Insufficiently clearing windscreen. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near Side Rear Shock weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Rear Offside Shock Absorber weeping. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 243,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 243,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 233,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

body corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 222,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,289 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 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CX53 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

CX53 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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