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CU53 CLX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

184,969 mi
Last recorded184,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 184,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 184,036 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / Step area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing - repair not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill /step area inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing repair not seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2026 184,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing ,under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill and step area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 184,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury drivers step area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 184,501 miles

2nd prop carrier rubber deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 176,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 176,694 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 166,900 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play 0s/ns and n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 149,783 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 149,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 141,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,900 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS SLIGHYTLY CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM ABS UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,656 miles

CHASSIS RAILS ON O/S AND N/S FROM FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION CORRODED

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,656 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

CHASSIS RAILS ON O/S AND N/S FROM FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION CORRODED

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,997 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 17 Nov 2014 129,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,325 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 127,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,418 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 118,291 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 118,608 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,464 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 107,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,798 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 53,735 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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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CU53 CLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CU53 CLX, 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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CU53 CLX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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