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CU53 EZB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 127,946 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 127,730 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 127,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 126,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,982 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 125,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,375 miles

Offside Rear floor to arch

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

Rear chassis surface rust

rubbing noise rear axle area

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Jan 2020 124,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear floor to arch

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

Rear chassis surface rust

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

rubbing noise rear axle area

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,135 miles

Nearside centre step rusty

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

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

Rear chassis legs and rear quater pannels rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2018 113,357 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 113,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,334 miles

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

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 99,325 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit step anti-slip provision damaged to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. side door step top cover (6.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Entrance/exit step damaged, but not likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,409 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,507 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,056 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 EZB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

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

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