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CU53 GZD

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,337 mi
Last recorded174,337 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GZD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 174,337 miles

Battery warning lamp on.

Bonnet release catch damaged.

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake cable adjuster damaged.

Parking brake lever mechanism slight travel.

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise.

n/s head lamp mountings worn.

n/s mirror casing damaged.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 169,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 169,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 136,003 miles

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

nearside rear outer tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

unable to fully check both front brake pipes excessively greased

Fail 28 Jan 2009 136,002 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2008 106,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,538 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,039 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 123,123 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 123,123 miles

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

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 GZD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

CU53 GZD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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