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CU03 EKL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,037 mi
Last recorded93,037 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,037 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger and under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger and under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,573 miles

CLUCH PEDLAL RUBBER S WORN

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 TO 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN DET

Fail 9 Mar 2017 89,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

CLUCH PEDLAL RUBBER S WORN

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 TO 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTTER SKIN DET

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,431 miles

DIVERS SEAT WORN

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.5 TO 4 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside CENTRE EXHAUST OTTER SKIN S/COROSION

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,716 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,068 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,962 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 5 Mar 2013 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,539 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 65,533 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,720 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 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EKL, 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 EKL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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