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CU03 EJK

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,248 mi
Last recorded123,248 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 EJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 123,248 miles

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

both offside rear tyres have small cuts in tread not showing cords at time of test

driver seat in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2014 123,248 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

driver seat in poor condition

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

both offside rear tyres have small cuts in tread not showing cords at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,886 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside front inner arch and offside sill outside prescribed areas

stamped chassis number missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 113,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion to offside front inner arch and offside sill outside prescribed areas

stamped chassis number missing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,683 miles

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

Oil leak

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

cuts in nearside rear inner tyre

drivers seat deterioated

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2012 103,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

cuts in nearside rear inner tyre

drivers seat deterioated

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,418 miles

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

fork insecure

n/s mirror cracked

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,418 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

fork insecure

n/s mirror cracked

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,709 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear marker light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 52,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2007

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,541 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 EJK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black 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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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