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CU03 HPL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,395 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,615 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,610 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 79,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2019 64,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 53,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 53,455 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,742 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,415 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired side door unable to open from out side (6.2.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner cracking on sidewall

Offside Front heater pipes loose on engine bolt missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2015 49,911 miles

nearside rear seat covering torn

slight body damage offside rear

Pass 15 May 2014 46,608 miles

rear number plate perished

Pass 15 May 2013 44,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 38,365 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,344 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 34,928 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 25,057 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 19,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 12,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 8,369 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 HPL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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