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CM51 TOW

2003 Ford Transit

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,742 mi
Last recorded129,742 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM51 TOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 129,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 127,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,224 miles

all tyres on limits

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,534 miles

N/S/F TYRE NEAR LIMIT

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r sill corroded

rear seats missing

Pass 20 Sep 2014 115,422 miles

both sills corroded

front tyres worn low

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear inner tyres on limit

Fail 21 Sep 2013 111,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear inner tyres wearing low

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s mirror glass smaller than normal

Pass 21 Sep 2013 111,455 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

both rear inner tyres wearing low

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s mirror glass smaller than normal

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,599 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear inner tyres on limits

Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r/i tyre flat

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 61,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 49,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CM51 TOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM51 TOW, 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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CM51 TOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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