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CU03 CZH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

166,318 mi
Last recorded166,318 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 166,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 154,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis is scabby/corroded but nothing cosidered essessive

Fail 14 May 2024 154,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis is scabby/corroded but nothing cosidered essessive

Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Marker light inop (indicator unit)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and UNREPAIRABLE puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Feb 2021 149,363 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Marker light inop (indicator unit)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Did not release under pressure (lubricate and re inspect) (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and UNREPAIRABLE puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 141,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,961 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective NOT FIT FOR ROAD USE ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 132,961 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective NOT FIT FOR ROAD USE ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 127,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,272 miles

All side markers flashing with indicators / hazard

Bad Oil Leak

Nearside Front Upper side light not working

Fail 18 Feb 2016 116,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

All side markers flashing with indicators / hazard

Bad Oil Leak

Nearside Front Upper side light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,530 miles

Both rear wheel bearings need checking and adjusting

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings need checking and adjusting

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,211 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,211 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,449 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 113,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

sills / doorsteps slightly corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

surface scar in offside rear outer tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,478 miles

sills / doorsteps slightly corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

surface scar in offside rear outer tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,493 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to n/s inner sill

corrosion to o/s inner sill

front number plate poor

o/s/f headlight image poor on limit

Fail 12 Mar 2010 98,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to n/s inner sill

corrosion to o/s inner sill

front number plate poor

o/s/f headlight image poor on limit

Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear anti roll bar inner bush slight play

some rear brake imbalance on limits

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,754 miles

offside rear anti roll bar inner bush slight play

some rear brake imbalance on limits

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,179 miles

sticker in window behind mirror

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 75,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sticker in window behind mirror

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,811 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 13 Mar 2007 63,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

botgh front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated

stone chip to offside windscreen outside zone A and within limits

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,546 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,546 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake imbalance 20%

n/s/r inner tyre close to limit

wear lip on front brake discs

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 CZH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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