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CX53 RTZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,022 mi
Last recorded147,022 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 147,022 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded and n/s and o/s rear lower inner quarters

Rear n/s and o/s chassis areas corroded

Rear out riggers corrosion

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 147,022 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear crossmember corroded and n/s and o/s rear lower inner quarters

Rear n/s and o/s chassis areas corroded

Rear out riggers corrosion

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 136,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion n/s/r lower inner quarter

hard corrosion n/s and o/s rear chassis

hard corrosion n/s/r undersill

hard corrosion o/s under sill step

Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,434 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion n/s/r lower quarter

damage o/s screen

damage o/s/f sill

hard corrosion n/s/r chassis

hard corrosion o/s undersill

welding repairs rear floor/arch areas

Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,227 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

hard corrosion rear n/s chassis

Fail 1 Mar 2014 121,227 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

hard corrosion rear n/s chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,957 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 100,036 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,932 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,932 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,406 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 RTZ 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 78.6%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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