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CP03 VDZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,418 mi
Last recorded209,418 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 209,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise wheel arch corroded o/s/f

Pass 3 Sep 2016 203,968 miles

Advise oil leak

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 197,826 miles

Offside Rear Inner Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 189,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 189,093 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 179,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 170,964 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 162,099 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 162,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 142,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 134,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 124,656 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 124,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,425 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 99,428 miles

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

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 VDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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