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CX53 LZG

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leading into steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,584 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 129,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bracket holding bias valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 116,475 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion underneath ,suspension components etc. Corrosion on bodywork

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel reqires inspection (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel reqires inspection (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,020 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,950 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 61,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,561 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 54,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,180 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,742 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 39,742 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,831 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 LZG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

CX53 LZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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