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CU03 WPJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,093 mi
Last recorded127,093 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,093 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under sealed

Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,976 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,927 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 112,927 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,558 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 98,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 22 May 2017 98,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2016 91,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded

Exhaust corroded

NS and OS sills corroded

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded

NSR and OSR wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No spare wheel fitted

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x3 (6.6.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded

Exhaust corroded

NS and OS sills corroded

NSF and OSF inner wheel arches corroded

NSR and OSR wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No spare wheel fitted

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,280 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,238 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 66,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,993 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,411 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,411 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,543 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,543 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,419 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 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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