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CU53 EYJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

175,011 mi
Last recorded175,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 175,011 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front to rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower quarter panel by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer lower quarter panel by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innrt wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower radiator mount corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 174,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Fail 28 Apr 2023 174,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Offside Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 172,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Nearside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Inner wing area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

Offside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 172,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested @ 0.88. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Inner wing area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

Offside Inner sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 6.5mm @centre of tread. 215/75R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch/inner valance area corroded and perforated, but no within a prescribed area.

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

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 172,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 0.88 test result of 1.28 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system loose but still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 169,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sliding door does not open

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 169,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sliding door does not open

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 163,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 163,768 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired In sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 161,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 161,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 159,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 159,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 146,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,506 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 137,261 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,041 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 103,459 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 103,458 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 78,120 miles

Offside rear mud flap loose

Slight play rear wheel bearings

brake pedal rubber split

exhaust joint loose

rear exhaust pipe cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2006 77,339 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust joint loose

Offside rear mud flap loose

Rear exhaust pipe cracked

Slight play rear wheel bearings

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 EYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 EYJ, 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 EYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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