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CX03 LFT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 142,001 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle and has had extensive welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 142,001 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle has undergone extensive welding repairs

Pass 2 Aug 2024 134,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

UNDERSIDE UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Fail 10 Nov 2023 134,374 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine cross member excessive corrosion (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper suspension area inner front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper suspension area inner front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper chassis rail area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft bearing likely to break up centre carrier bearing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all rear passengers seats not fitted / missing at time of test

heavy corrosion throughout chassis area

heavy corrosion throughout suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 133,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,090 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre light perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear , inner sills and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre light perishing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear , inner sills and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches , repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2020 137,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted step (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches , repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery light on

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 131,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak under engine

Fail 13 Aug 2019 131,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak under engine

Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both inner cills corroded

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill to chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

both inner cills corroded

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,959 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 97,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,967 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 94,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of another road user (6.4.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,269 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 92,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of another road user (6.4.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 87,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 87,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 71,821 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,293 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,293 miles

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

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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CX03 LFT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 CX03 LFT, 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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CX03 LFT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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