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CU03 MZG

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,661 mi
Last recorded126,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 MZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,661 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 112,298 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 111,993 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

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

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

Offside Front Inner excessive corrosion/hole to the body sill

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

Offside Rear heavy corrosion to the chassis leg

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear seats taking out at time of test

rust to rear chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

all rear seats missing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 67,537 miles

Electrical wiring insecure from battery (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

all rear seats missing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,622 miles

Emergency exit sign missing side door inside (6.2.D.3)

Entrance/exit step damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. side door (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing 2nd row left and right (5.1.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,099 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,090 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,236 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,248 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,248 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 37,025 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,025 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,060 miles

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

Offside 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 MZG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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