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CU53 CMF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

194,957 mi
Last recorded194,957 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 194,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all underneath covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2024 194,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

FULL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 184,396 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several repairs around vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 28 Mar 2022 178,778 miles

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

all repairs covered in underseal

Fail 17 Mar 2022 178,611 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cab (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cab (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 172,966 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis coated with underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2020 167,389 miles

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

Centre cross member corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 161,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 155,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,755 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 148,738 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 145,536 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud flap needs refixing (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,295 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 137,239 miles

Centre Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 128,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,140 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 122,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 116,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 106,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 98,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,438 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 73,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,322 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 CMF 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 73.1%.

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 CU53 CMF, 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 CMF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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