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CF52 MSF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

135,640 mi
Last recorded135,640 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 MSF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 135,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 135,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 134,376 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 134,372 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blocked by light unit (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,101 miles

Front number plate slightly obscured from view by strip light

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member bolt missing but welded in position

Fail 19 Dec 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front crossmember bolt missing and one not fully fastened

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wires hanging under body

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 132,106 miles

rear exhaust section blowing & loose

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,765 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,761 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion to o/s front & rear inner sill

Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

r/o/s inner sill

Fail 16 Nov 2020 128,852 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

f/n/s inner sill corroded

r/o/s inner sill

Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,715 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 138,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 137,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 131,908 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,974 miles

signs of corrosion to r/o/s floor

Pass 24 Oct 2015 170,288 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 162,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 147,801 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 147,780 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2012 123,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,571 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s wiperblade torn on one end

Fail 15 Jan 2011 101,570 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s wiperblade torn on one end

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,576 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,576 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,327 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,266 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,778 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 15,778 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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CF52 MSF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 CF52 MSF, 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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CF52 MSF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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