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CU53 HAX

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

184,461 mi
Last recorded184,461 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 184,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Top of engine near injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis rail (suspension arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis rail (suspension arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded/repaired

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 183,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside step area showing signs of surface area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 176,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack top seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 176,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack top seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,748 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front accident damage

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

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

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

corrosion both rear lower corners of cab

Fail 24 Nov 2022 176,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front accident damage

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

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

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

corrosion both rear lower corners of cab

Pass 17 Dec 2021 176,882 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 176,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 177,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 176,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OFF/SIDE FRONT BODY MOUNTING IN POOR CONDITION

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

WIPERS POOR

Fail 2 Feb 2018 176,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFF/SIDE FRONT BODY MOUNTING IN POOR CONDITION

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING RACK

WIPERS POOR

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 178,758 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 176,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s front step (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 176,743 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion in o/s/f step base.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 176,742 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion in o/s/f step base.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 176,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 176,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 176,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 176,742 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 161,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 129,421 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 129,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 114,976 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside & offside handbrake cables rubbing wheels

towbar pin missing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 114,753 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 114,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,683 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 71,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,071 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 HAX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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