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CU53 HVZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,877 mi
Last recorded129,877 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,877 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 174,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2015 169,491 miles

both seatbelts are frayed....

nearside inner rear tyre is worn on the edges....

slight play in steering rack at the nearside...

Pass 29 Nov 2014 164,288 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing.

nearside inner rear tyre is worn on the edges.

offside front inner wing has slight corrosion...

play in steering rack at the nearside...

Pass 16 Dec 2013 159,630 miles

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

nearside seatbelt slightly frayed.

slight play in steering rack at the nearside.

windscreen is chipped.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 156,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber is worn...

windscreen chipped at the offside...

Pass 7 Dec 2011 152,135 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 152,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both o/s and n/s rear wishbone bushs parting away

Pass 30 Nov 2010 140,358 miles

Engine severely underpowered!

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 140,350 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Engine severely underpowered!

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

nearside front top marker light inop

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,011 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 126,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front top marker lamp inop

Pass 2 Dec 2008 110,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 110,858 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

secondary rear sidelights inop

Fail 10 Nov 2006 67,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,064 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 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HVZ, 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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What year was CU53 HVZ registered?

CU53 HVZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is CU53 HVZ safe to buy?

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