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CU53 HVY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 129,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,698 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 127,564 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body corroded by side door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded by passenger door (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from centre to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage x4 (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,767 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Rear trailer socket (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in white (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mounts marked in white (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear leaf spring mount marked in white (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from centre to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage x4 (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,489 miles

clutch pedal operation hard

rear brake application 22% differance

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,167 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 46,161 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,351 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake rise and fall unevan 22%

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 HVY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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