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CU03 MZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

81,277 mi
Last recorded81,277 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes x 2 from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

chassis and underbody corroding throughout

coolant radiator support member is corroding through

Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer side of chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x-member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear x-members (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front radiator support bracket corroded and weak

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,344 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x-member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside side sliding door outer handle missing but can be opened from outside

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 75,344 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x-member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside side sliding door outer handle missing but can be opened from outside

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,324 miles

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

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

Nearside non emergency side slide door can't be opened from inside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 73,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside non emergency side slide door can't be opened from inside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 69,004 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side slide door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,431 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,431 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 4th row inner (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust ex corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,686 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 22,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2010 21,755 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,260 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,775 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 9,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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 MZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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