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CU03 LWC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,329 mi
Last recorded140,329 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 140,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belts retract with assistance

Fail 9 Jul 2021 140,329 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belts retract with assistance

Pass 9 Jul 2019 139,164 miles

Just acceptable damage to N/S door mirror.

Just acceptable wear to N/S track rod end.

O/S front tyre just on the legal limit.

Slight wear to N/S front lower suspension ball joint.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,298 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass has cracks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills have service rust

coolant tank cap missing

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2017 136,287 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)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass has cracks

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front door mirror glass has cracks

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills have service rust

coolant tank cap missing

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,555 miles

Nearside Front inner wish bone slightly deboned

Offside Front inner wish bush deboned

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,005 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 131,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,928 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 126,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 123,538 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)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 120,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 120,595 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

12 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,256 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 115,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,109 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 92,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 64,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (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 LWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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