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CU03 KWL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,942 mi
Last recorded175,942 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 175,942 miles

both front chassis rails outriggers inner arches and understeps getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

nearside rear hub seal weeping

offside front inner arch holed

rear chassis rails outriggers floorpan and crossmembers getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2016 155,224 miles

front wishbone bushes getting worn

rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some play steering rack

tow bar mounting points getting corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 154,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

front wishbone bushes getting worn

rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

rear floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

some play steering rack

tow bar mounting points getting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 134,359 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside/offside front inner wings corroded

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 134,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside/offside front inner wings corroded

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 114,605 miles

Exhaust outer casing corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,418 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,353 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

play in lower steering bearing

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm and n/s/f

Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

play in lower steering bearing

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight play in o/s/f track rod arm and n/s/f

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,371 miles

cracked o/s/f and n/s/f bushes

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 74,371 miles

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

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

cracked o/s/f and n/s/f bushes

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,952 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,235 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 KWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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