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CU03 LXN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,511 mi
Last recorded132,511 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 132,511 miles

both inner sills covered in under seal

offside front track rod end rubber deteriorated + both rear tyre outer walls wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2025 132,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front track rod end rubber deteriorated + both rear tyre outer walls wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2024 123,772 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated and fading + both front inner arches slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2023 107,359 miles

under body corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 91,865 miles

under body corroded + brake pipes corroded + both front wishbone arms deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,506 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,952 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,339 miles

Rear passenger seats been removed time of test unable to check seat belts near exit doors.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,420 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,312 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,661 miles

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,725 miles

n/s/f seatbelt heavily fraying

Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f seatbelt heavily fraying

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,730 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 34,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,337 miles

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

two of chips in screen

Pass 25 May 2006 22,280 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 LXN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 LXN registered?

CU03 LXN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 LXN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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