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CU53 CNE

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,888 mi
Last recorded107,888 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner flat

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 107,888 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner flat

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop support (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside door step very rusty

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear panel rusty

Pass 30 May 2018 194,055 miles

Both front metal b/pipes, and O/S/R pipe along axle, getting abit corroded

Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S inner sill edge areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust system getting corroded (esp silencer boxes)

Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting corroded (esp rear areas around leaf spring mounts)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION IN PLACES

O/S/R inner tyre has slow puncture (tyre flat)

O/S/R stop light lens broken (Temperary repair made)

Fail 17 May 2018 194,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner w/arch and floor edge areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill areas and inner w/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer tyre at outer sidewall area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner w/arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner w/arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner w/arch and floor edge areas (2.4.A.3)

Both front metal b/pipes, and O/S/R pipe along axle, getting abit corroded

Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S inner sill edge areas (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust system getting corroded (esp silencer boxes)

Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting corroded (esp rear areas around leaf spring mounts)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION IN PLACES

O/S/R inner tyre has slow puncture (tyre flat)

O/S/R stop light lens broken (Temperary repair made)

Pass 31 May 2017 313,905 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear chassis rusty

rust hole in n/s/r wheel arch out side limit

rust hole in o/s/f wheel arch out side limit.

Fail 31 May 2017 313,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

rear chassis rusty

rust hole in n/s/r wheel arch out side limit

rust hole in o/s/f wheel arch out side limit.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 304,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 304,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear hub damp

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 181,953 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

nearside inner sill has rust hole but not in a structure area

offside front tyrre worn on inner edge

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2014 181,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

nearside inner sill has rust hole but not in a structure area

offside front tyrre worn on inner edge

only 4 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 170,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 248,775 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 CNE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CNE, 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 CNE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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