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CU03 CZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,379 mi
Last recorded112,379 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,379 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 112,379 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,910 miles

doorsteps etc corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,907 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

doorsteps etc corroded

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,185 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,185 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,212 miles

corrosion to o/s/f sill and side

front brake discs have some surface rust

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split away on limit needs attention

play in rear anti roll bar

rear brakes imbalanced

rear brakes sharp on limit

some underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 83,212 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f sill and side

front brake discs have some surface rust

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split away on limit needs attention

play in rear anti roll bar

rear brakes imbalanced

rear brakes sharp on limit

some underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,223 miles

both front brake discs deteriorated

corrosion to offside and nearside rear of cab area

some damage to nearside outer/under sill

Fail 15 Jan 2009 72,223 miles

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

both front brake discs deteriorated

corrosion to offside and nearside rear of cab area

some damage to nearside outer/under sill

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,118 miles

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar centre bushes worn

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Jan 2008 60,118 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar centre bushes worn

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,017 miles

see orignal advisories 151846917039

Fail 16 Jan 2007 46,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both n/s/r tyres close to limit

both o/s/r tyre depths low

o/s body mount insecure but not dangerous to other road users

rear brakes on limit

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,637 miles

see orignal advisories 182407816472

Fail 17 Jan 2006 34,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

diffcult to check shock absorbers for leaks due to wet weather conditions

front brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/f wing mirror loose

rear brakes close to limit

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 CZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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