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CU53 HAA

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,428 mi
Last recorded199,428 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 199,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 199,404 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2021 185,690 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2021 185,690 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 182,539 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 178,940 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 171,590 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING PIPES

Pass 16 Nov 2016 169,015 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 162,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 162,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 156,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 154,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 154,672 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 149,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 135,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 121,490 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 121,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,908 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,625 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 HAA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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