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CU53 CTF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

221,359 mi
Last recorded221,359 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 221,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of suspension arm , chassis cut / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edge where cracked / damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure brake back plate (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear of suspension arm chassis cut / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front 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 Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Second support bearing rubber severely split (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both missing / damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut housing (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 chassis corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Near side front door post poorly repaired

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Off side door post cracked

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively First propshaft joint loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 208,501 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 208,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 192,057 miles

underbody stasting to corrode but not within 30 cm

Fail 30 Nov 2017 192,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 182,860 miles

all under body covered in mud

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 182,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all under body covered in mud

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 173,418 miles

all cab starting to rust

all welding underseald

propshaft bearing,oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 173,398 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

all cab starting to rust

propshaft bearing,oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 162,695 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all underbody coverd in mud

all welding undersealed.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 162,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all underbody coverd in mud

Pass 20 Dec 2013 151,363 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 151,363 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 139,386 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

diffent size tyres on front to rear axle.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 127,087 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked.

n/s/r of cab corroed but not in prescribed area.

slight pkay in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 127,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f mirror cracked.

n/s/r of cem corroed but not in perscrbed area.

slight pkay in n/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 117,390 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 117,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 93,545 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,623 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 CTF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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