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CA52 RTU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,648 mi
Last recorded168,648 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 168,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front spring mount x2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear spring mount x3 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch x3 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x 10 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front spring mount x3 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 156,389 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CHASSIS CORRODED/HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND SEAM SEALED.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body/ floor as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount area as chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount area as chalked (all) (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,736 miles

centre exhaust blow

damage to n/s door

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cassis rail by engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

centre exhaust blow

damage to n/s door

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,271 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 119,271 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007
Fail 18 May 2006 38,384 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,384 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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CA52 RTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 CA52 RTU, 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 RTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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