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CX03 OOB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,549 mi
Last recorded192,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 OOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 192,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm of leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to offside front door step

Pass 5 Jun 2018 188,172 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 188,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure inner wheel arch/floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure inner wheel arch/floor (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mount noisey

Rear suspension bump stops loose/missing

both outer sill panels have surface corrosion

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 182,708 miles

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

Offside door difficult to open from outside

Offside top suspension mount noisy

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 182,708 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside door difficult to open from outside

Offside top suspension mount noisy

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 176,155 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

rear brake load sensor mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 175,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

rear brake load sensor mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 167,003 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 13 May 2015 167,003 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 23 May 2014 157,662 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 23 May 2014 157,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,302 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,527 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,129 miles

Small ammount of grease around NS inner cv boot no split visable.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

small ammount of grease around OS outer cv boot no split visable.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,908 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 51,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r 1/4 bumper damaged.

nails in o/s/r tyre

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 OOB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OOB, 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 OOB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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