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CU03 CXN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,911 mi
Last recorded125,911 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 CXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 270,489 miles

2 x chassis extension (towbar mount) bolts missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit only! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 270,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind ABS Pump. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beside Step. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 3 Places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion In Both Inner Wings But Not In A Prescribes Area.

Corrosion Under O S F Step Not In A Prescribed Area.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

N S And O S Park Cable Fouling Rear Spring.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Surface Corrosion Under Vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 263,795 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box plus tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

advise corrosion in most places not excessive

n/s and o/s parking brake cable rubbing rear spring not excessive

screen damaged but not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Mar 2019 263,770 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cable mounting area. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced All body mounting brackets and bolts corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

N/S and O/S hand brake cables fouling leaf spring.

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

Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but not within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Inner and outer sill area corroded and perforated, but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing area corroded and perforated, but not within a prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Propshaft centre bearing mounting area corroded and perforated, but not listed as a prescribed area.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 258,711 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 258,701 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 250,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise body bot nuts corrosion excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2017 250,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users 90 % of body bolts have excessive corrosion on body bolt nuts (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 240,080 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Feb 2016 240,075 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above propshaft chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal on rack (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Feb 2015 228,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 228,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 214,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 214,891 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 204,129 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 181,226 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 181,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 160,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 137,113 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 116,398 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

near side mirror is cracked

windscreen has a crack in nearside area but behind tax disc and does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 5 Mar 2009 116,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

near side mirror is cracked

windscreen has a crack in nearside area but behind tax disc and does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 3 Mar 2008 99,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 81,607 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,911 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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CU03 CXN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CU03 CXN, 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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CU03 CXN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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