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CX53 ZUD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,591 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 118,527 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,186 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,028 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 109,023 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers foot step corroded by mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill by back leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,288 miles

Both front footwell steps corroded but not holed

Both rear outer floor areas around leaf spring mountings corroded but not holed

Fail 19 Dec 2014 96,288 miles

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

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

Both front footwell steps corroded but not holed

Both rear outer floor areas around leaf spring mountings corroded but not holed

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,222 miles

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,444 miles

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

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,710 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,185 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,340 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 ZUD 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 70.6%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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