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CU53 GOX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,634 mi
Last recorded137,634 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 137,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member improper repair not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,988 miles

Advise some repairs appear apparent to hand brake crossbar it is difficult to tell how appropriate weld are due to heavy sealer over repairs.

Advise vehicle has been heavily undersealed throughout making corrosion inspection difficult

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 135,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Hole in bar appears elongated (2.4.G.1)

Advise some repairs appear apparent to hand brake crossbar it is difficult to tell how appropriate weld are due to heavy sealer over repairs.

Advise vehicle has been heavily undersealed throughout making corrosion inspection difficult

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 129,137 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,339 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

glow plug light flashing

rear diff plate leaking slightly

slight leak from rear gearbox seal

slight wear in rear leaf spring bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

glow plug light flashing

rear diff plate leaking slightly

slight leak from rear gearbox seal

slight wear in rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,293 miles

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

n/s/r both rear tyres scrubbed inner and outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake lever stiff

n/s/r both rear tyres scrubbed inner and outer sidewall

nearside marker light not working

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,844 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

all side marker lamps not working

Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all side marker lamps not working

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,597 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Propshaft component defective

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

all side marker lamps not working

nearside rearspring both rear bushes slightly worn+all offside rear spring bushes slightly worn

offside brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

all side marker lamps not working

nearside rearspring both rear bushes slightly worn+all offside rear spring bushes slightly worn

offside brake disc pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,053 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

all side marker lamps not working

slight wear at all other rear spring bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise slight fraying o/s/f 3 point seat belt

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GOX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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