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CX53 UFN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017

chassis corroded in sevrel places

inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 May 2017

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

chassis corroded in sevrel places

inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 188,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 188,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 167,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 147,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 140,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 140,121 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,721 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,061 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 71,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,350 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 38,350 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 UFN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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