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CU03 FGF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,702 mi
Last recorded85,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 85,702 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Aug 2026 87,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BOX SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACCROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE CABLES CHAFFING SPRINGS

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,856 miles

brake pipes corroded and in poor condition

center front seat belt poor condition

earth faults with rear lights

front suspension arm rear bushe in poor condition

n/s inner sill corroded /poor condition

o/s front chassia leg corrded and in poor condition

o/s rear chassia leg ajcent to spring mount corroded /poor condition

play in o/s front inner rack joint

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2025 81,841 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Section of inner wheel arch corroded near shock absorber mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Section of chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Earth fault with rear light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion adjacent leaf spring rear mount, behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,065 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded in poor condiiton (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various section of inner sill corroded not effecting overall security or stabililty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,556 miles

Exhaust box outer skin damaged

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill not within 30cm of body mounting or effecting overall security (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corroded in poor condition not effecting stability or security inner wheel arch

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in section on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 75,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in section on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,332 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,303 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch corroded withim 30cm of an engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,852 miles

CORROSION FORMING ADJ TO REAR BUMP STOP LOCATION

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,787 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,301 miles

front number plate in poor condition

play in o/s front inner rack joint

rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

x1 of 2 number plate lights out

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,004 miles

one no.plate light not working

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,824 miles

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 May 2009 53,492 miles

front discs worn

front pads very low

o/s front inner rack joint worn

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 2 May 2008 48,593 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,293 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,272 miles

both front brake discs worn.

both front wheel bearings worn.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 34,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn.

both front wheel bearings worn.

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 FGF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FGF, 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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What year was CU03 FGF registered?

CU03 FGF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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