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CU03 EYD

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,539 mi
Last recorded125,539 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 125,539 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis under wheel arch corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis under wheel arch corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded causing a projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 123,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer chassis corroding and rusting and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear outer tyre side wall perishing.

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

Offside Rear inner valance corroding and rusting and holed.

Offside Rear outer chassis corroding and rusting and in poor condition.

Offside Rear outer tyre side wall perishing.

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroding and rusting and deteriorating.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 123,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer chassis corroding and rusting and in poor condition.

Nearside Rear outer tyre side wall perishing.

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

Offside Rear inner valance corroding and rusting and holed.

Offside Rear outer chassis corroding and rusting and in poor condition.

Offside Rear outer tyre side wall perishing.

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroding and rusting and deteriorating.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 120,612 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 120,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rea axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,683 miles

both rear under arches slight corrosion visable

o/s front drivers door step damaged

o/s front under arch slight corrosion visible

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear chassis above both side springs corrosion no perforation

Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,654 miles

n/s and o/s rear outer chassis's above road wheels signs of corrosion not perforated

rear brake pipes across axle slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2018 118,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment nearside hand brake cable seized (1.1.6 (c))

n/s and o/s rear outer chassis's above road wheels signs of corrosion not perforated

rear brake pipes across axle slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats front o/s and front n/s ()

n/s rear handbrake readings lower than o/s requires attention

o/s rear chassis behind wheel/arch starting to corrode

o/s rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

slight bad earth n/s rear light

slight dampness n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,816 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,874 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 109,485 miles

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

N/s inner rear tyre screw in tread.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,485 miles

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

N/s inner rear tyre screw in tread.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 102,572 miles

Parking brake performance 17%

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 102,572 miles

Parking brake performance 17%

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,099 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,110 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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 EYD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYD, 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 EYD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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