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CU53 CME

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

177,885 mi
Last recorded177,885 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 177,885 miles

Nearside Rear side marker light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Apr 2023 177,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not meeting required efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear side marker light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2022 166,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s side makers no working

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

various areas of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2022 166,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust rear section missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s side makers no working

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

various areas of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 158,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes over tank. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner and outer quarter sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various area's of corrosion to underside

Fail 24 Apr 2021 158,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement fouling shock absorber, and bracket broken fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes over tank. corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side marker not working

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner and outer quarter sills corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damp spot around wheel cylinder

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various area's of corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Nov 2019 155,213 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Rear Inner valance corroded

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

various areas slight corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Nov 2018 148,686 miles

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

Rear crossmember/inner valance corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 148,678 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear crossmember/inner valance corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 146,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

offside hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2017 146,076 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

offside hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 144,692 miles

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 144,692 miles

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,074 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 144,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 142,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 140,345 miles

chipped windscreen

front brakes imbalance 26% strong advise

o/s front brake disc excessively corroded(strong advise)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 140,345 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

chipped windscreen

o/s front brake disc excessively corroded(strong advise)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 126,311 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Fail 25 Aug 2011 126,311 miles

Nearside Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 2 Sep 2010 109,103 miles

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

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

chipped windscreen

nail in o/s/r inner tyre(strong advise)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

handbrake effort on minimum 16 per cent.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,925 miles

advise hand brake just made minimum effort

advise some corrosion on power steering pipe

all rear tyres low

Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,489 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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CU53 CME 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 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 CU53 CME, 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 CME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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