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CU03 HNG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

164,209 mi
Last recorded164,209 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 164,209 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 164,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 162,500 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2024 162,500 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 160,491 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 160,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at sub frame and engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at sub frame and engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 157,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tipper body frame corroded at rear on both sides

Fail 13 Oct 2022 157,731 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tipper body frame corroded at rear on both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2021 153,909 miles

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

slight corrosion in chassis outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Oct 2021 153,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion in chassis outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,561 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,561 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 142,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 142,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 128,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,979 miles

offside front brake pipe surface corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 119,979 miles

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

offside front brake pipe surface corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,898 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 112,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,462 miles

offside front suspension arm has a worn rear bush but no exess play

Pass 21 May 2013 91,812 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 85,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 75,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,980 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 66,059 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 66,059 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 56,554 miles

ADVISE O/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Fail 14 May 2007 56,554 miles

ADVISE O/S/F INNER WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 40,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HNG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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