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CN03 KBE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,642 mi
Last recorded165,642 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KBE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

propshaft centre coupling worn

Fail 15 Jun 2018 165,601 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides door step areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 163,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 163,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 161,271 miles

Centre propshaft support bearing badly worn

Unable to access rear seats and seat belts due to door not opening

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

Fail 10 May 2016 161,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Centre propshaft support bearing badly worn

Unable to access rear seats and seat belts due to door not opening

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,411 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2015 157,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,721 miles

general underbody corrosion

movement in rear propshaft mounting rubber

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jun 2014 151,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres different size to rears

general underbody corrosion

movement in rear propshaft mounting rubber

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2012 103,594 miles

minor marks to windscreen

rear seat belt buckles damaged

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

damage to o/s wing mirror

Fail 11 May 2012 103,594 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

damage to o/s wing mirror

minor marks to windscreen

rear seat belt buckles damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,441 miles

Gearbox rear mount bolt missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 83,441 miles

Gearbox rear mount bolt missing

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,096 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 59,096 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,741 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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CN03 KBE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 CN03 KBE, 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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CN03 KBE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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