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CX53 ZTK

2003 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ZTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,015 miles

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

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

both front wheel arches rusting

general underbody corrosion

rusting to both chassis rails

small exhaust blow on central exhaust box

Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,978 miles

both inner and outer sills rusting by cab floor steps

drivers side front wheel arch rusting

drivers side seat base worn

exhaust system in general rusting and small hole in central box

general under body corrosion and to chassis rails

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,387 miles

Both front wheel arches rusting

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion to chassis rails

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 121,820 miles

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Exhaust system rusting

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

General corrosion to chassis

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front wheel arch rusting

Fail 23 Dec 2020 121,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both inner and outer sills rusting

Exhaust system rusting

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

General corrosion to chassis

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front wheel arch rusting

Pass 23 Dec 2019 118,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 114,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 114,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,013 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 107,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,483 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 52,477 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 46,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,287 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 ZTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

CX53 ZTK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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