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CA52 ACU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,032 mi
Last recorded164,032 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 ACU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 164,032 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 162,365 miles

Central Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 158,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

slight play n.s.f steering rack arm

Fail 26 Feb 2018 158,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across rear axle (2.2.D.2b)

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

slight play n.s.f steering rack arm

Pass 3 Mar 2017 151,939 miles

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

offside and nearside front step sills corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

slight corrosion to chassis over rear axle

Fail 2 Mar 2017 151,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside and nearside front step sills corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

power steering fluid level close to minimum

slight corrosion to chassis over rear axle

Pass 3 Mar 2016 146,793 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 146,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front too rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,468 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 140,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 133,323 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s aim on max

nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 12 Feb 2014 133,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror backing missing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,379 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,339 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,832 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 80,813 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,700 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 54,289 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 54,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2005 53,771 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CA52 ACU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CA52 ACU, 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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CA52 ACU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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