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CP52 OTS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,211 mi
Last recorded175,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 OTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 175,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 174,063 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 173,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 173,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 172,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 171,099 miles

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

both under inners sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 171,094 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both under inners sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 171,013 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 171,007 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 169,931 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 169,066 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 11 Oct 2016 168,100 miles

nearside front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 167,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 167,100 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to perish

Pass 8 Oct 2013 166,884 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 166,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 166,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 166,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear n/s & o/s tyres perrished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 165,444 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Sep 2010 165,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2009 163,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 162,063 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 136,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 110,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OTS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

CP52 OTS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is CP52 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 OTS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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