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CU03 EKX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,111 mi
Last recorded256,111 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 256,111 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 230,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 208,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner wheel arches corroded (nearside and offside)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2022 208,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner wheel arches corroded (nearside and offside)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2022 208,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated fluid running out of brake drum (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking into brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable outer sheath (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top rear sections of both front to rear chassis rails under tipper body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cooling fan excessively worn likely to come detached

Pass 11 Dec 2020 205,247 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 204,825 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 189,614 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 189,614 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 181,306 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded next to engine mount

Offside wing mirror head damaged

proph sharft centre bearing rubber worn

Fail 15 Jun 2018 181,248 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded next to engine mount

Offside wing mirror head damaged

proph sharft centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 165,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 268,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 149,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 149,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 136,579 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 136,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 127,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,244 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 EKX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EKX, 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 EKX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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