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CP52 LHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,388 miles

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,700 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 120,609 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 120,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,359 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 119,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,871 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 117,865 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,860 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 115,812 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 115,810 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 110,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,205 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,530 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,145 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 78,145 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,495 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,817 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,746 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 51,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.12.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,985 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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CP52 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CP52 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP52 LHJ registered?

CP52 LHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is CP52 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 LHJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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