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CX53 VUV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,523 mi
Last recorded262,523 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 262,523 miles

signs of corrosion on inner sills

Pass 5 Nov 2016 258,805 miles

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

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

corrosion on inner sills

Pass 9 Nov 2015 252,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 260,509 miles

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

brake anti slip close to limit

Fail 11 Nov 2014 260,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake anti slip close to limit

Pass 12 Nov 2013 233,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 226,225 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

erake anti slip close to limit

Pass 8 Nov 2012 226,225 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

erake anti slip close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2011 219,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 219,013 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 211,650 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 211,650 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 205,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 205,386 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 191,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 168,784 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

handbrake travel reaching near to stop

Fail 10 Oct 2007 168,784 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

handbrake travel reaching near to stop

Pass 2 Nov 2006 142,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 VUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

CX53 VUV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is CX53 VUV safe to buy?

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