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127,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
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))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
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
windscreen damage centre lower edge of screen not affecting drivers view but advise replacing
Emissions not tested (6.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)
Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
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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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