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CU03 LXM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 127,169 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lence broke (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing MIRROR GLASS IS MISSING (3.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 118,307 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle BRAKE EFFORT TOO LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing MIRROR GLASS IS MISSING (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play EXCESS PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED , (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED ,O/S REAR EFFORT TOO LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% BRAKE CALIPER IS LEAKING (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% AND LEAKING (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side step corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 110,882 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected White light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side step corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,244 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 103,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Not tested due to no wiper blades (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING,NO CORDS VISIBLE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

tow bar secondary bracket bolts not fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2021 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING,NO CORDS VISIBLE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

tow bar secondary bracket bolts not fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member / rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,475 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,486 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,873 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,841 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour and high meterered smoke on tickover (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator/fog/stop (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,558 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,558 miles

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,289 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,351 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,276 miles

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 58,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,312 miles

STRONG ADVISE n/s/f outer brake pad worn near minimum thickness front pads wearing unevenly

windscreen damage centre lower edge of screen not affecting drivers view but advise replacing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,783 miles

windscreen damage centre lower edge of screen not affecting drivers view but advise replacing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 41,698 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,148 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,711 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 28,656 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,022 miles

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

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 LXM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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