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CU03 GUJ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,422 mi
Last recorded176,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 176,422 miles

drivers wing panel requires securing

offside marker lamp is broken

Nearside nearside rear body lamp does not work

various brake pipes are corroded and should be monitored

Fail 21 Jan 2016 176,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner shield within strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside nearside rear body lamp does not work

drivers wing panel requires securing

offside marker lamp is broken

various brake pipes are corroded and should be monitored

Pass 22 Jan 2015 167,557 miles

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

nearside rear body courtesy lamp not working

Fail 21 Jan 2015 167,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear body courtesy lamp not working

Pass 14 Nov 2013 152,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 152,883 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 141,665 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 141,664 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 129,532 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 129,531 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2010 118,324 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 118,323 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front upper position lamp does not operate

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 107,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 97,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 97,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,632 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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