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CU03 KCE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

174,656 mi
Last recorded174,656 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 174,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencers are deteriorated

o/s rackball end has got play

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 28 Jun 2014 174,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust silencers are deteriorated

o/s rackball end has got play

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2013 169,770 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2013 169,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 160,003 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 159,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,589 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 138,584 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,887 miles

N/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear at centre tread area

O/S/F chassis top side areas getting abit corroded slightly

Rear shackle mount areas abit corroded

Slight corrosion at N/S outer sill,in places

Slight corrosion at front to rear chassis and crossmember areas

Fail 8 Jun 2010 107,886 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear at centre tread area

O/S/F chassis top side areas getting abit corroded slightly

Rear shackle mount areas abit corroded

Slight corrosion at N/S outer sill,in places

Slight corrosion at front to rear chassis and crossmember areas

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,328 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 55,131 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,131 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,081 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 KCE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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