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CU03 FFY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,888 mi
Last recorded103,888 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,888 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

floor showing signs off corrosion

oil leak oil filter housing area

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour tail light units different (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

floor showing signs off corrosion

oil leak oil filter housing area

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 98,029 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2017 98,023 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and centre door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 May 2016 91,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate is damp.

hand brake just met requirements

Pass 28 May 2015 83,012 miles

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

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

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

full chassi and floor showing corrosion

offside body damaged

Fail 25 May 2015 83,009 miles

All outline marker lamps do not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full chassi and floor showing corrosion

offside body damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,202 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall cracked

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 30 May 2013 66,799 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 66,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r diff seal leaking oil.

Pass 22 May 2012 61,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 4,494 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 44,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 38,437 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,127 miles

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

Fail 9 May 2006 25,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 25,210 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 FFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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