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CU53 EZG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,552 mi
Last recorded205,552 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 205,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer tyre edge slightly worn

outer vehicle structure covered heavily with sealant (both sides)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 205,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer tyre edge slightly worn

outer vehicle structure covered heavily with sealant (both sides)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 202,004 miles

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

under body corossion

Fail 9 Mar 2016 202,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2+ front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body corossion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 197,951 miles

Brake pipes leading to rear slightle corroded from verious places

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 193,042 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 193,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 187,428 miles

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

rearmost propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 173,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 159,739 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 159,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 145,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 145,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 123,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 100,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 76,554 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 76,554 miles

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

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 EZG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

CU53 EZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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