CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU03 CXR

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,916 mi
Last recorded251,916 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 CXR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 251,916 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 248,973 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 241,474 miles

headlamps poor

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jul 2022 236,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 230,849 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet cant be opened key is not working

Fail 19 Mar 2015 230,849 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet cant be opened key is not working

Pass 22 Mar 2006 144,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 144,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU03 CXR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU03 CXR, 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

How do I check the history of CU03 CXR?

You can check the full history of CU03 CXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU03 CXR registered?

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

Is CU03 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 CXR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU03 CXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU03 CXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.