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CU53 EYV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,997 mi
Last recorded99,997 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,997 miles

couple bits of corrosion outwith prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,214 miles

n/s windscreen cracked

o/s/f under floor outer riger holed

Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f windscreen cracket

o/s/f under floor outer riger holed

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,549 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,299 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,298 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,870 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

crack on windscreen at ns bottom corner

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

windscreen small crack at ns bottom corner

Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r leaf securing bolt loose

o/s wiper slightly torn at end

Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,788 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 55,788 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 EYV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EYV, 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 EYV registered?

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

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