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CE53BWK
2003 FORD TRANSIT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
General Information
- Registration CE53BWK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 284,107 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 289,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 282,241 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 279,415 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 279,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
19 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 276,879 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023 17 Jun 202618 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 276,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired STEP/INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 274,432 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corroded
- Nearside Front mirror cover missing
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 274,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking pipe melted on egr pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury sharp edge step for bed (6.2.8 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corroded
- Nearside Front mirror cover missing
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 271,397 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 268,232 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 17 Jun 20265 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 268,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower bulkhead/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers step. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 262,914 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 255,550 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 255,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 249,249 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2017 17 Jun 20269 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 249,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 237,192 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
10 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 237,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 220,677 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
16 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 220,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 220,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) Dangerous
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 204,106 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 17 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 188,622 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 17 Jun 202624 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 186,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 170,359 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 170,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 154,703 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
23 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 137,316 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 110,161 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 17 Jun 202617 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 81,349 MI
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CE53BWK was registered on 2003-09-01
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