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CX53 LWZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,877 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,877 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,701 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,701 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,474 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,366 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 51,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,208 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 LWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 LWZ registered?

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

Is CX53 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 LWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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