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AD03 CUW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,007 mi
Last recorded198,007 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 198,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak very bad ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside side repeater lamp supplied damaged secured by tape

Fail 27 Apr 2017 198,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt 6th belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak very bad ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 184,384 miles

No centre rear view mirror

Dash board lights not working.

Head lamp dip switch/indicator switch worn/loose but functioning.

Nearside Corrosion to n/s/centre step area - underside.

Nearside Entrance/exit door damaged but function not impaired sliding door not closing/locking onto all catches. (6.2.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Front Wiper blade split.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Door secure but requires lower latch/catch.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn low on edges.

Oil Leak !

SRS/Airbag light partly obscured.

Fail 10 May 2016 184,384 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber. (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed Door loose on latch. (6.2.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Dash board lights not working.

Head lamp dip switch/indicator switch worn/loose but functioning.

Nearside Corrosion to n/s/centre step area - underside.

Nearside Entrance/exit door damaged but function not impaired sliding door not closing/locking onto all catches. (6.2.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

No centre rear view mirror

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Front Wiper blade split.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn low on edges.

Oil Leak !

SRS/Airbag light partly obscured.

Pass 13 May 2015 168,637 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 168,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 CUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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