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CU53 CSZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

29,253 mi
Last recorded29,253 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 29,253 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,592 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 28,592 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 25,878 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 25,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,431 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 25,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,052 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 22,052 miles

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

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,996 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,005 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 16,995 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,056 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 15,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 13,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 9,771 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 6,899 miles

n/s door mirror smashed

Fail 14 Jul 2009 6,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

n/s door mirror smashed

Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,804 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,916 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 2,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 2,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 2,170 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 CSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

CU53 CSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 CSZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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