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CX03 SUV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,401 mi
Last recorded220,401 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 220,401 miles

Horn sounds slightly weak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

number plate light output slightly reduced

Pass 18 May 2017 214,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 201,725 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 182,667 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slight play

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2016 184,645 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear wheel bearings slight play

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside mirror head damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2015 164,258 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside mirror head damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 143,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 143,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,161 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear o.s.f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 134,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear o.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,813 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 108,021 miles

engine oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 107,582 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,508 miles

excessive damage to o/s/r door

Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,107 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 May 2006 49,676 miles

oil leak between engine and gearbox

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 SUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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