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CU53 EXZ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

206,093 mi
Last recorded206,093 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 206,093 miles

both outer sills slight corroded

front rear underside sills slight corroded

front to rear chassis rails slight corroded

n/s and o/s front wheel arches slight corroded

oil leak

rear floor pan slight corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 198,014 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Oct 2015 198,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2015 197,831 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring hanger area (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body filler forming part of wheel arches.Rust on all wheel arches

Pass 9 Sep 2014 183,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 162,706 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 143,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 122,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 103,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,523 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,838 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 EXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 EXZ registered?

CU53 EXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is CU53 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 EXZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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