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CU03 EKJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

309,778 mi
Last recorded309,778 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 309,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside out line marker light broken

both front brake discs very corroded

under side and repairs covered in under seal

Fail 17 Sep 2019 309,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside out line marker light broken

Offside Front bumper insecure

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 307,919 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side (9.7 (a) (i))

discs corroded

radiator mount corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 307,918 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged cross member corroded rear step insecure (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side (9.7 (a) (i))

discs corroded

radiator mount corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 306,937 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 306,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Entrance/exit step insecure passenger compartment (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside window insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner has cracking to tread

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is flat

Offside Rear Inner tyre is flat

Pass 24 Feb 2016 302,383 miles

both rear outer quarter panels corroded but not in perscribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2016 302,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust fumes entering the passenger area (7.1.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

both rear outer quarter panels corroded but not in perscribed area

centre rear prop bearing very worn

coolant level low

play in pinion shaft

Pass 26 Feb 2015 294,769 miles

both rear quarter panels starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2014 289,038 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 289,033 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 281,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 281,702 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 277,293 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 277,253 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 249,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 248,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 231,195 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 231,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 217,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

o/s/r bumpre damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 217,646 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

o/s/r bumpre damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 196,782 miles

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

number plate lamp dim

Fail 18 Jul 2008 196,777 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.9.3)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

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

nail in nearside outer rear tyre and low in pressure

number plate lamp dim

Pass 23 Jul 2007 171,204 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 171,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal rubber anti slip as smaal split in rubber

nearside front side marker lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2006 144,891 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 18 Jul 2006 144,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

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 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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