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CU03 GPY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

12,991 mi
Last recorded12,991 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2018 12,991 miles

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

Central passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Entrance/exit step anti-slip provision insecure (6.1.E.1)

Entrance/exit step insecure EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (6.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Entrance/exit step insecure grab rail insecure (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside of windscreen damaged

various areas of corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,969 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Driving control(s) defective due to rubbish likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. floor area (6.8.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative side door (6.2.C.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired door handle missing (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing viewed from under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked due to damage (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor row 4/5 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. corroded and holed (6.1.E.1)

Rear Entrance/exit step insecure corroded and fractured under antislip (6.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Emergency cap non locking type fitted (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords circumferencially in tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened front row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front tyre load index 113/111 all others 116/114

Nearside Rear Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Rear Lower X member corroded

Rear passenger compartment littered

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,387 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 121,387 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of rear spring (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,381 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands stork missing (5.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,766 miles

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,010 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,256 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,182 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,031 miles

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

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

advise6 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2012 94,942 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise6 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,705 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,285 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/f lower arm rear rubber bushes deteriorating

plasatic wheel nut caps fitted

steering rack noisy

wiper blade clips worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OIL leak n/s of enging.

wheel nut covers fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (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 GPY 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 55%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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