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CU53 EYH

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,455 miles

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

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

Front Offside and nearside suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front Wheel arches slightly corroded offside and nearside

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly deteriorated and worn on edges

Offside and nearside front inner and outer sills corroded and damaged

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 83,433 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Offside and nearside suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front Wheel arches slightly corroded offside and nearside

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly deteriorated and worn on edges

Offside and nearside front inner and outer sills corroded and damaged

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroded

Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,679 miles

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

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

Front arches corroding

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

Nearside Rear Inner arch rear panel corroding

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills corroding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear arches slightly corroding

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches slightly corroded

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 79,412 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches slightly corroded

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel arches slightly corroded

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2020 76,222 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 20 May 2019 71,287 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 20 May 2019 71,287 miles

All position lamps not working renewed 15 amp fuse (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge 215/75R16C

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge 215/75R16C

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

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 215/75R16C tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 11 Apr 2017 62,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 215/75R16C (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75R16C (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front 215/75R16C tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear 215/75R16C tyre approx 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75R16C (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,330 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,111 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)

centre rear silencer casing deteriorating

nearside side door inner handle loose

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,102 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

centre rear silencer casing deteriorating

nearside side door inner handle loose

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,093 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre rear silencer case deteriorating

nearside side door inner handle loose

Pass 8 May 2012 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

spare 215/75R16C tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 30,863 miles

front wiper rubbers showing signs of deterioration

nearside front 215/75R16C tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,784 miles

nearside 2nd from rear seat belt trim missing

nearside floor trim panel broken

nearside rear trim panel loose

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,762 miles

near side front airconditioning pipes leacking under cab?

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,160 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 EYH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EYH, 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 EYH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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