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CU53 CNK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,145 mi
Last recorded80,145 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 80,145 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 80,055 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,055 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 80,055 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rails holed front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crossmember in front of axle (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 80,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,053 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,053 miles

Brake valve inadequately mounted (1.1.7 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sun strip (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,053 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,053 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,075 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,275 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,338 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,999 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 CNK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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