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CP52 LHK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,870 mi
Last recorded144,870 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 144,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front corrosion and hole in inner sill not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 3 Sep 2024 139,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front corrosion and hole in inner sill not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,618 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 139,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 139,587 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 139,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 137,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,831 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 135,828 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested excessiye smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 135,115 miles

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

NS inner sill corroded - not within prescribed area

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

OSF inner sill corroded - not within prescribed area

Fail 8 May 2018 135,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

NS inner sill corroded - not within prescribed area

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

OSF inner sill corroded - not within prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,369 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 134,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 123,422 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise slight play starting in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,417 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 51,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,198 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 LHK 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 LHK, 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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CP52 LHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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