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CU03 CZM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,452 mi
Last recorded173,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 173,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 173,435 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2019 167,695 miles

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside front side door step areas corroding

offside rear inner sill areas rusting

tow bar electrical socket is damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2019 167,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside front side door step areas corroding

offside rear inner sill areas rusting

Fail 6 Nov 2018 159,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside inner sill/step area's

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

nearside rear & offside rear chassis are corroding

offside inner sill area's are corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,458 miles

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding (behind rear wheels)

nearside front step areas corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2018 156,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner quarter panel within seat belt prescribed area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area's (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis & box section area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front inner wheel arch area's corroding

nearside & offside sill area's corroding

nearside rear leaf spring splaying

oil residue engine & steering rack area's / engine noisy rattle

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements 17%

Fail 17 Feb 2018 150,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to body work area's (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step area's (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

chip to lower windscreen within swept area's

oil / coolant leaks engine area's

oil residue power steering rack area's

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements 16%

Pass 9 Dec 2017 148,859 miles

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

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

vehicle coated in sealants & under-seal

Fail 11 Oct 2017 146,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area's (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's - shock mount marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step area's (5.2.6)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside front& nearside rear inner arch area's

corrosion to rear cross-member

moisture at power steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2017 139,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside outer sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

nearside passenger step area's corroding marked in yellow

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

Fail 8 Mar 2017 138,790 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside outer sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area's (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

nearside passenger step area's corroding marked in yellow

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to inner wing area,s (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area,s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorings to inner wing area,s (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,399 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,561 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 CZM 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 56.3%.

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 CZM, 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 CZM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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