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CU53 GOK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,541 mi
Last recorded176,541 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 176,541 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jun 2016 176,541 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Apr 2016 176,513 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 172,359 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2015 172,359 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 168,617 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 168,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 168,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 162,250 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 153,985 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 153,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 141,714 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished

corrosion under van

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,692 miles

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

slight crosion sills

Pass 25 Apr 2009 102,194 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Fail 24 Apr 2009 102,194 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in off side of windscreen (outside of zone A)

slight damage to nearside rear lower shock absorber and mounting

small split in brake pedal rubber(anti-slip)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 82,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in off side of windscreen (outside of zone A)

slight damage to nearside rear lower shock absorber and mounting

small split in brake pedal rubber(anti-slip)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GOK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GOK, 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 GOK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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