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CK53 RUR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

60,822 mi
Last recorded60,822 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RUR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 60,822 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 60,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 58,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,340 miles

Body corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 54,340 miles

Body corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 50,195 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,595 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 48,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 1 (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective row 1 (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 47,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 46,993 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage loose 1st row seats (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various seat mounting bolts missing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,505 miles

nearside rear outer sill body corroded not within prescribe area.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 40,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 33,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Only 6 seats fitted plus drivers at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2010 33,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Only 6 seats fitted plus drivers at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,861 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 26,861 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,803 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,614 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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CK53 RUR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CK53 RUR, 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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CK53 RUR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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