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CX53 VAU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,557 mi
Last recorded56,557 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,145 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,252 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring anchor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,915 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pedal worn

n/s/r tyre perised

Fail 6 Sep 2014 30,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pedal worn

n/s/r tyre perised

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills damaged and corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear light cluster slightly discoloured

slight engine oil leak

sump corroded

underside of vehicle quite corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills damaged and corroded

middle exhaust deteriorated

offside rear light cluster slightly discoloured

underside of vehicle quite rusty around rear spring mount prescribed area and chassis starting to expand

Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air con pipes in offside front wheel arch hanging down close to wheel

both outer sills damaged and corroded

middle exhaust deteriorated

offside rear light cluster slightly discoloured

underside of vehicle quite rusty around rear spring mount prescribed area and chassis starting to expand

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,210 miles

both front wishbone (rear) bushes perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front track rod has slight play in it

Fail 15 Nov 2011 98,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front wishbone (rear) bushes perishing

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front track rod has slight play in it

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 73,543 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 4 Oct 2006 46,162 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VAU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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