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CU53 HXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026
Pass 29 Jul 2025

Nearside Front windscreen cracket

Pass 29 Jul 2024
Pass 2 Aug 2023
Pass 26 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear door tied shut

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all inner arches/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

presented with 2 double passenger seats

Fail 26 Jul 2022

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear door tied shut

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all inner arches/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

presented with 2 double passenger seats

Pass 10 May 2019

All tyres starting to crack

Brake pipes greased

N-S-F mirror cracked

Oil leak

PAS pipes greased

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All tyres starting to crack

Brake pipes greased

N-S-F mirror cracked

Oil leak

PAS pipes greased

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2018

Nearside Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. body side step corroded (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear at fixed eye mounting area (4 x places) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear window(s) missing (6.9.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power assisted steering pipe corroding.

Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished.

side step lamp missing.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 203,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 1st row o/s seat (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 195,669 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 195,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 184,125 miles

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

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

underside corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Nov 2014 184,125 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 166,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 156,773 miles

small chip in windscreen n/s top

Pass 21 Nov 2011 150,404 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 150,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 138,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

small cut in o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2008 119,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 101,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 89,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

nearside & offside aim on maximum top limits

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 HXD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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