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CX03 SMU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,927 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front inside wheel arch by radiator support corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 96,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced driver step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch by shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner central sill corroded

Offside Front inside wheel arch by radiator support corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

floor freshly undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,784 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer sills covered in undersheild

Offside Front inner and outer sills covered in undersheild

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main lines and across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,664 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 damaged significantly reducing structural strength body behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to lsv x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front joint to rear joint x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to lsv x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 77,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front joint to rear joint x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to lsv x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,242 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint to front x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,242 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint to front x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,549 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,549 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,761 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,761 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,985 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,625 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 35,124 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre inner walls damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,124 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre inner walls damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 25,282 miles

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

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 SMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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