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CP03 WRA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

150,352 mi
Last recorded150,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 WRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,352 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Fail 30 Jan 2025 150,352 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,211 miles

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

corrosion underside

exhaust tail pipe/tip missing

no rear seats fitted

rad support holed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,805 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

no rear seats fitted

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2022 145,805 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

no rear seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 140,249 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 140,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,230 miles

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

Rear Seats not fitted

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,210 miles

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

Front coil springs corroded

Front cross member corroded

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

cab corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2019 120,207 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front coil springs corroded

Front cross member corroded

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

cab corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,651 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 119,634 miles

Dropside component corroded and likely to cause injury Load area floor. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Bolt missing. (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Prop-shaft bearing area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine mount support cross member corroded.

Front Radiator support cross member corroded.

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded.

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

Rear Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 112,615 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

NSF inner arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 112,615 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

NSF inner arch corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,468 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer tyre sidewall cut

Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,468 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer tyre sidewall cut

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exh boxes splitting

ns side board pin missing

ns side door wont open for crew cab area also seats removed from crew cab so belts not checked

os side marker lamps loose and ns not working

tipper pump damp

Fail 4 Jun 2014 102,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exh boxes splitting

ns side board pin missing

ns side door wont open for crew cab area also seats removed from crew cab so belts not checked

os side marker lamps loose and ns not working

tipper pump damp

Pass 21 Jun 2013 95,950 miles

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

o,s rear tyre has nail init

Fail 21 Jun 2013 95,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

o,s rear tyre has nail init

Pass 9 May 2012 87,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 87,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 78,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,632 miles

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

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2008 53,012 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,071 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 37,071 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

NEAR SIDE SIDE MARKER LAMPS NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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 WRA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 CP03 WRA, 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 WRA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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