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CU03 EKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,757 mi
Last recorded272,757 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 272,757 miles

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

tipper body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2014 256,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 256,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 237,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 237,750 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 221,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 221,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 199,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 175,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 175,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 155,048 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 155,048 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 154,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 111,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 82,330 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 82,330 miles

Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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 EKN 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 62.5%.

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

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