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CU03 HNK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

272,289 mi
Last recorded272,289 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 272,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 261,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 251,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 250,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside headlight slightly condensated - not affecting lighting

both inner sills corroded - outside prescribed areas

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay fuse box cover missing

engine oil leak/s

outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

possible fluid stains on both rear shock absorbers

slight gearbox oil leak from tail shaft seal

stonechips x2 to windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2017 250,070 miles

Emergency exit sign missing on inside of rear doors (6.2.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush and is also deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside headlight slightly condensated - not affecting lighting

both inner sills corroded - outside prescribed areas

both rear bump stops missing

engine bay fuse box cover missing

engine oil leak/s

outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

possible fluid stains on both rear shock absorbers

slight gearbox oil leak from tail shaft seal

stonechips x2 to windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2016 248,525 miles

n/s sill corroded

oil leak engine area

oil level low

rear exhaust condition

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

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

n/s mirror condition

Fail 8 Jun 2016 248,525 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row back (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s mirror condition

n/s sill corroded

oil leak engine area

oil level low

rear exhaust condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 246,122 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 246,122 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust condition

Pass 28 Apr 2014 242,045 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear cross member

exhaust condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2014 242,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

corrosion to rear cross member

exhaust condition

Pass 24 Apr 2013 239,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 239,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 236,887 miles

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

Evidence of A/C gas leak to additional A/C system

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 236,887 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Evidence of A/C gas leak to additional A/C system

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 232,959 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 232,959 miles

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 228,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 228,412 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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 HNK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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