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CX53 YBK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

multiple small rust areas

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,810 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

multiple rust areas under vehicle

wipers splitting

Fail 9 Dec 2016

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

multiple rust areas under vehicle

wipers splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,537 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,533 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,057 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,057 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,484 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 29,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YBK 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 65%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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