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CU53 GOA

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,049 mi
Last recorded34,049 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 34,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 28,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 27,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 16,820 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 16,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,533 miles

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

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

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

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))

offside front inner chassis rail has slight corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 14,880 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on offside front inner chassis

trailer socket held on by cable ties, but secure

Pass 20 Jan 2017 14,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 11,576 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 10,561 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 9,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 6,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 3,605 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front brake discs but serviceable

Fail 20 Dec 2010 3,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight corrosion to both front brake discs but serviceable

Fail 14 Jan 2010 1,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 1,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 77 miles

ladder over no plate but can be read

Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,740 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 7,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,943 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 GOA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GOA, 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 GOA registered?

CU53 GOA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is CU53 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GOA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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