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CX53 ZUA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,121 mi
Last recorded108,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 107,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,377 miles

brake pipes slight rusty

discs rusty

underside rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2014 106,376 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 1 May 2013 106,183 miles

front brake pipes slight rust

front c/v joints slight weep

wishbones bushes perrished

Fail 1 May 2013 106,183 miles

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

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

front brake pipes slight rust

front c/v joints slight weep

wishbones bushes perrished

Pass 11 May 2012 105,012 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 105,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 101,174 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 101,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 95,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 95,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 76,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 76,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,809 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f outer cv boot pin holed

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,974 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 ZUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

CX53 ZUA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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