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CU03 NBY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

340,788 mi
Last recorded340,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 NBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 340,788 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers fitted on Sills and Arches (Inner and Outer)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis / suspension / Sills / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 17 May 2018 305,112 miles

Covers Fitted on Sills

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-chassis / suspension / Sills / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Fail 17 May 2018 305,112 miles

Covers Fitted on Sills

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under-chassis / suspension / Sills / Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 304,980 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 304,903 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on underbody/chassis/sills

Pass 20 May 2015 299,261 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 295,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 276,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 249,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 212,223 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 211,403 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 171,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 135,105 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 135,100 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 106,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,402 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 NBY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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