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CX53 VBL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 141,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 141,557 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step corroded (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,878 miles

VEHICLE MUST BE CLEANED UNDER BODY BEFORE RETEST /WORK

Fail 11 Jan 2016 122,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR ALL LIGHTS (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

VEHICLE MUST BE CLEANED UNDER BODY BEFORE RETEST /WORK

Pass 17 Jan 2015 118,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 118,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 102,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s sill damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,372 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s sill damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,791 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,791 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,120 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,120 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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 VBL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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