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CX53 LXJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush weak (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to flitch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sill to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iinner arch to flitch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sill to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sills to chassis (2.4.A.3)

excessive under body corrosion

small exhaust blow from front

Pass 16 Oct 2014 703,990 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 703,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust centre silencer box deteriorated

front bumper damaged

nearside and centre seat belt webbings fluffing on edges

offside front wheel arch has a corrosion hole

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper damaged

marks and fluffing on centre seat belt webbing

offside and nearside inner sills corrosion started

offside front wheel arch corrosion started

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin peeling off

speedo mileage segments missing difficult to read

Fail 30 Aug 2012 85,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

spare wheel missing

trap marks on middle and nearside front seat belts

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare wheel missing

trap marks on middle and nearside front seat belts

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade worn

slight play in the offside front inner steering rack joint

trap marks on centre seat belt

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade worn

slight play in the offside front inner steering rack joint

trap marks on centre seat belt

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,476 miles

fanbelt fraying

trap marks on middle seatbelt webbing

Fail 6 Nov 2007 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fanbelt fraying

trap marks on middle seatbelt webbing

Pass 21 Oct 2006 35,344 miles

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

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 LXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

CX53 LXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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