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CX53 LXL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 124,928 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in inner steering rack joints

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 120,045 miles

Brake pedal Anti-slip provision slightly worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has a slight cut

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight crack in windscreen. Not in drivers view

Fail 6 Nov 2014 120,045 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal Anti-slip provision slightly worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has a slight cut

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight crack in windscreen. Not in drivers view

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 114,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn smooth

Crack in windscrren. Not in drivers view of the road.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 5,939 miles

Drivers mirror glass damaged

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,939 miles

Drivers mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,134 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,708 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 LXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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