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CU03 LXT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,316 mi
Last recorded169,316 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2021 169,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to cylinder (Along rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to cylinder (Along axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring front hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring rear hangar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 163,834 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jan 2019 156,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lense damaged

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

Offside Front under step corrosion

Offside outer c/v boot becoming insecure from housing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2018 147,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill hard corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear under sill hard corrosion

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 147,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front chassis heavily corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 138,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front chassis heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion exsessive no holes (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

vehicle has been under-sealed

Fail 13 Jan 2016 131,193 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides sill, o/s/r leaf spring attachment and various other holes marked with yello chalk (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all round wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 12 Jan 2015 123,299 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 123,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake travel slightly high

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,328 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 8 Jan 2013 118,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,377 miles

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

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

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

o/s front wishbone rear bush unbonding but has no excessive movement

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,362 miles

n/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s number plate light slightly dull

o/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge just on limit

o/s wing mirror glass cracked but still has a good view to rear

slight damage to n/s front lower sill

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,780 miles

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)

nearside cv boot has gresae visible but no hole present

nearside cv boot secured on by cable tie

Fail 11 Jun 2009 144,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 144,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 128,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,583 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 LXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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