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CP53 LUW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,885 mi
Last recorded152,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 LUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 152,885 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all round sills steps etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 148,044 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 148,044 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 143,081 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 143,081 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 118,512 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under arch around top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Extensive corrosion on outrigger by step & along panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Extensive corrosion around front & rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel generally corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion inner wing around top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion on chassis under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Extensive corrosion around outrigger by step & along panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Extensive corrosion around front & rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer silk panel generally corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion under both rear arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By flexi (7.1.2)

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

There is corrosion everywhere underneath

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,166 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner wings,chassis,strut area

n/s and o/s inner wings / arches

o/s front inner/outer door handle

Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,166 miles

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)

n/s and o/s front inner wings,chassis,strut area

n/s and o/s inner wings / arches

o/s front inner/outer door handle

Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,643 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 104,163 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,287 miles

corrosion in nearside and offside front inner wings

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,782 miles

offside mirror back missing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 84,687 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror back missing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,435 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,378 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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CP53 LUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 CP53 LUW, 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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CP53 LUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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