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CU53 GZR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,950 mi
Last recorded152,950 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 152,950 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 152,556 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 147,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,703 miles

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 ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 136,703 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 122,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,949 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 112,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 105,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,857 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,810 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 105,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 92,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,021 miles

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 79,933 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2008 58,224 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,703 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 24,047 miles

Front Brake pads worn close to legal limit

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 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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