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CU53 GZM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 157,349 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2016 151,497 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn - rear exhaust section deteriorating - engine smokey ( just pass )

Fail 31 Dec 2015 151,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn - rear exhaust section deteriorating - engine smokey ( just pass )

Pass 27 Dec 2014 143,048 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust sections deteriorating and blowing

engine smokey

slight play in steering rack

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 27 Dec 2014 143,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust sections deteriorating and blowing

engine smokey

slight play in steering rack

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Dec 2013 134,653 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

coolant fan imbalanced

engine smokey

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2012 125,247 miles

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

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

scuffing to nearside outer rear tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2012 125,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

scuffing to nearside outer rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 114,569 miles

Advise oil leak.both front brake pipes corroded.play rear anti roll bar ball joints.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 105,855 miles

Advise,gearbox oil leak.both front brake pipes corroded.cracking n\s\r tyre.

Pass 2 Jan 2010 98,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

scuffing to offside rear outer tyre wall - nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2009 90,368 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 90,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both front loweer arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight scuffing to both rear tyre outer walls and n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,528 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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 GZM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

CU53 GZM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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