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CP52 NLF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,423 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,387 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 100,385 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,921 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 99,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,957 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s/r above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 96,836 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s/r above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s/r above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 92,657 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corrosion

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

n/s & o/s rear chassis corrosion above axle

Pass 23 May 2017 91,228 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge off

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

chassis corrosion above rear axle n/s & o/s

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,723 miles

corrosion to chassis n/s & o/s above rear axle

Fail 17 Mar 2016 87,697 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear o/s above axle

Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,402 miles

Advise on rear rebound rubbers

Advise on slight play starting in steering rack

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,808 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,133 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,131 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,228 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 35,757 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 NLF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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