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CU53 GZK

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,014 mi
Last recorded171,014 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GZK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 171,014 miles

Central Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x4 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 169,904 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded where passes through support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded not holed

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside outer sill corroded not holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Propshaft central bearing mount slight play

Fail 15 Aug 2022 169,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded cross section where propshaft mounts marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded between body top of chassis in front of nearside rear wheels marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner steering rack joints have play

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded where pass through clips (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded not structual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lots of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 167,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above centre prop shaft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 164,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 164,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 161,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 161,507 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn marked with chalk (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis mount, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 158,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 154,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 149,869 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 146,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 146,088 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 135,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 135,867 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 124,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,790 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 104,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 90,943 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 90,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,389 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,389 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,033 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 GZK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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