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CU03 CZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,379 mi
Last recorded162,379 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 162,379 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

general cab corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2023 156,280 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 148,536 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 141,870 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 141,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 126,432 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,772 miles

emissions close to max

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,622 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,876 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,832 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,187 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,361 miles

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

near side front wheel bearing slightly rough

off side rear handbrake cable rubbing on wheel

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f steering arm has play

o/s/f abs wiring loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,144 miles

n/s/f steering arm has play

o/s/f abs wiring loose

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear anti roll bar centre bushes deteriorated and slight play

general corrosion starting to vehicle underbody and outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,284 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear anti roll bar centre bushes deteriorated and slight play

general corrosion starting to vehicle underbody and outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,779 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,778 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,931 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 23 Jan 2007 33,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre close to limit (inner and outer )

play in o/s/f track rod end on limit needs attention

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Jan 2006 25,629 miles

both front discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyres getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

play in o/s/f track rod end on limit needs attention

Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,629 miles

both front discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyres getting low

play in o/s/f track rod end on limit needs attention

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 CZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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