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HD53 CTX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,324 mi
Last recorded117,324 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CTX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 117,324 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 117,324 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,015 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre shoulder wear

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

loading bay boarded out

Fail 15 Dec 2017 109,843 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by engine mounts, and front (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, front engine mount . front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre shoulder wear

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

loading bay boarded out

Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,459 miles

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,459 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,039 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front and rear spring hanger areas (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front and rear spring hanger areas (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,860 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Fail 6 Jan 2015 75,860 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,333 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing thin

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads 50%worn

Fail 27 Dec 2012 63,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake pads 50%worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,163 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,932 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 33,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,627 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,645 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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HD53 CTX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HD53 CTX, 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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HD53 CTX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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