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CU03 LWR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

187,666 mi
Last recorded187,666 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 187,666 miles

vehicle extensivley welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2016 187,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle extensivley welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2015 173,661 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 173,661 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 157,736 miles

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

nearside mirror slight movement (not insecure)

nearside rear sill holed (outside of 30cm)

offside inner sill holed in various places (outside of 30cm)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 157,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nearside mirror slight movement (not insecure)

nearside rear sill holed (outside of 30cm)

offside inner sill holed in various places (outside of 30cm)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 140,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 139,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rust all over vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2012 121,694 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 121,390 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 103,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rust on under side of vehicle

o/s/f under step corroded and holed

wipers poor

Fail 12 Jul 2011 103,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rust on under side of vehicle

o/s/f under step corroded and holed

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,890 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 84,875 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,325 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,306 miles

emission level high limits only just met suggest engine needs attention

offside front brake disc inner edge corroded

oil leak around vacuum pump area

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,324 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 LWR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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