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FY03 CXZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

173,571 mi
Last recorded173,571 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 CXZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 173,571 miles

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

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross members (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 171,931 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2023 165,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 159,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 159,151 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 154,205 miles

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 23 Jun 2020 149,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 147,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 144,288 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 143,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear flexi to valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 138,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 138,805 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 138,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 132,817 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 132,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,150 miles

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

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,625 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 23 Jan 2013 125,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 16 Jan 2012 116,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 116,124 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 108,450 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 108,449 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 97,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,166 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 88,868 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,373 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 38,373 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise n/s mirror missing

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 CXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 FY03 CXZ, 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 CXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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