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CX53 VUY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,989 mi
Last recorded264,989 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 264,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 253,440 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 253,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 244,076 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 244,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 235,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 235,618 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 225,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 209,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 190,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 179,908 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 153,750 miles

offside front brake disc worn

air bag lamp on

nearside front brake disc worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2010 153,690 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag lamp on

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,507 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 106,567 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 106,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,521 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 VUY 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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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