MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
engine oil leaks
part of high visibility brake light inoperative
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
engine oil leaks
part of high visibility brake light inoperative
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
centre prop shaft bearing badly worn
front pads low
front to rear brake pipe corroded at front
o/s/f steering tie rod badly worn
outer skin of silencer corroded
signs of leakage at power steering rack
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded just below drivers step (5.2.6)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
centre prop shaft bearing badly worn
front pads low
front to rear brake pipe corroded at front
o/s/f steering tie rod badly worn
outer skin of silencer corroded
signs of leakage at power steering rack
centre prop shaft bearing worn
child seats fitted to most seats, unable to check all seat belts properly
drivers door mirror has temp. repair
outer skin of silencer corroded
play on o/s/f steering tie rod
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
centre prop shaft bearing worn
child seats fitted to most seats, unable to check all seat belts properly
drivers door mirror has temp. repair
outer skin of silencer corroded
play on o/s/f steering tie rod
centre propshaft bearing worn
clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
drivers seat belt trapped behind plastic panel but still working.
inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn
oil over gearbox
outer edge of n/s/f tyre worn
outer skin of silencer corroded
slight scorring on windscreen
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
outer edge of n/s/f tyre worn
outer skin of silencer corroded
slight scorring on windscreen
oil over gearbox
centre propshaft bearing worn
clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
drivers seat belt trapped behind plastic panel but still working.
inner edge of o/s/f tyre worn
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seats fitted to 11 seats seat belts could not be properly checked
front to rear and o/ and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
child seats fitted to 11 seats seat belts could not be properly checked
front to rear and o/ and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded
power steering pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
n/s/f wheel bearing noisey
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
Front Brake pads worn close to legal limit
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CU53 GZR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 GZR, 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 GZR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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