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CP03 MVU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,523 mi
Last recorded228,523 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 MVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 228,523 miles

front discs pitted and corroded

light corrosion under vehicle

slight play in ball joints and strut top bearings

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 222,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

crack in front windscreen but not obstructing drivers veiw

light corrosion appearing under drivers side front floorpan/step

Pass 1 Jul 2015 222,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack in front windscreen but not obstructing drivers veiw

light corrosion appearing under drivers side front floorpan/step

Pass 8 Jun 2014 218,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 213,928 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 213,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 202,114 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 176,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 154,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 134,357 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,953 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 111,621 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 111,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 107,233 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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CP03 MVU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP03 MVU, 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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CP03 MVU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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