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CU53 HXM

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,803 mi
Last recorded101,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 HXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 101,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear play in both rear halfshafts

Fail 27 Jun 2026 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/step corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear play in both rear halfshafts

Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,482 miles

Nearside step corroded not structural

Fail 16 Jul 2025 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing central row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside step corroded not structural

Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 92,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 90,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,626 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 72,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,213 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,550 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,599 miles

9 seats at time of test

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 54,598 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

9 seats at time of test

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,518 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 45,496 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Power steering fluid level low

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 HXM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

CU53 HXM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is CU53 HXM safe to buy?

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