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CU03 JDZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,369 mi
Last recorded107,369 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple area inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door striker (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,061 miles

General signs of corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 106,061 miles

General signs of corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,865 miles

Nearside Front step corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,602 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 104,591 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 102,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 96,355 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bush slight were

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 90,261 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wishbone bush slight were

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,451 miles

Both sides outer sills have excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Excessive corrosion on nearside front inner sill, not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 70,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,487 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

large rust hole under off side front wing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,466 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,422 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Corrosion to cab.

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear anti-roll bar linkage bolts loose.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to cab.

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear anti-roll bar linkage bolts loose.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,889 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front brake imbalance at 21%

n/s inner sill/step corroded

o/s inner sill/step corroded

rear anti roll bar linkage worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,325 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 36,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,055 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JDZ, 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 JDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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