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CX53 VUB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,214 mi
Last recorded134,214 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 134,214 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 133,935 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 133,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail next to mud flap mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill mud flap mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill mud flapmount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,332 miles

suspension compopent mounting repiared /under sealed

Pass 3 Jul 2019 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All patches covered in silicon and under seal, unable to inspect fully (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 120,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill before wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch corrosion filled with silicon and under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch, patch not welded in properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill before wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch corrosion filled with silicon and under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF inner wheel arch inner skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF inner wheel arch outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All patches covered in silicon and under seal, unable to inspect fully (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,880 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 118,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 117,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / sill step along length (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / along length (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / along length (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / along length (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,456 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded (outside prescribed area)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 108,768 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,712 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside inner arch/chassis within 30cm of engine mount

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front inner sill excessively corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,895 miles

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

corrosion to most of underbody, and excessive corrosion to n/s/f inner sill, but not within prescribed area

front brake discs very worn

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking and very worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2014 102,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to most of underbody, and excessive corrosion to n/s/f inner sill, but not within prescribed area

front brake discs very worn

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking and very worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,848 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blade rubbers peeling

front brake discs very worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2013 97,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blade rubbers peeling

front brake discs very worn

nearside CV joint worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre cracking and outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

slight play in o/s rackend

Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,347 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,347 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,660 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,070 miles

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

advise under vehicle corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,726 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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