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CU53 CNF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

314,441 mi
Last recorded314,441 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 CNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 314,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 314,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 311,643 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 311,247 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 303,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 303,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 301,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

only seven passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 301,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

only seven passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2013 296,029 miles

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED AT DIFF HOUSING

Fail 15 Nov 2013 296,012 miles

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

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED AT DIFF HOUSING

Pass 16 Aug 2012 287,039 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 287,029 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 275,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 264,088 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 CNF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 CNF, 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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What year was CU53 CNF registered?

CU53 CNF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CU53 CNF safe to buy?

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