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FY03 CUK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,544 mi
Last recorded129,544 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 CUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 129,544 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 129,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,760 miles

n/s lower windscreen cracked bu not impeading view

Pass 19 Nov 2013 113,297 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,175 miles

front n/plate and rear n/plate starting to delamanate

Fail 22 Nov 2012 108,175 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front n/plate and rear n/plate starting to delamanate

Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,728 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,872 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,423 miles

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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FY03 CUK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY03 CUK, 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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FY03 CUK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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