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AD03 CDZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,831 mi
Last recorded170,831 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 170,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 165,488 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 165,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 161,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Jan 2016 161,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Jul 2014 155,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 155,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 149,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 144,610 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 144,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 131,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers front seat worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2010 117,692 miles

slight play at n/s/f steering rack

Pass 27 May 2009 104,673 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 104,405 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

loud clicking noise from n/s/f when brake applied .....reccomend further investigation

n/s steering rack worn

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,854 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 90,707 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 76,522 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 76,269 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 76,267 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

o/s/f subframe bent at lower suspension arm rear mount

play in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2006 60,494 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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AD03 CDZ 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 AD03 CDZ, 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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AD03 CDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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