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CX53 VAO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,606 mi
Last recorded110,606 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 110,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 110,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre wall split.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 106,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 95,846 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

ROUGH IN PARTS UNDER VEHICLE BRAKE PIPES ROUGH

Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,227 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,930 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,528 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 36,527 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

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 VAO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

CX53 VAO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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