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CA03 HWM

2003 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,292 mi
Last recorded164,292 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 164,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise exhausts system corroded

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Sep 2018 164,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise exhausts system corroded

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2018 164,257 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 161,624 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 161,624 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,056 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 151,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2014 144,874 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

centre and rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

complete chassis corroded

front exhaust has a slight leak of gases

n/s/f wing mirror deteriorated

n/s/f wiperblade deteriorated

o/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r chassis by leaf spring front mount corroded

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Fail 13 Aug 2014 144,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f wiperblade deteriorated

n/s/f wing mirror deteriorated

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

complete chassis corroded

front exhaust has a slight leak of gases

nearside front to centre sill corroded

o/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r chassis by leaf spring front mount corroded

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,927 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs corroded

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

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

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

centre exhaust boxes corroded and deteriorated

centre exhaust has a slight leak of gases

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

surface corrosion to BOTH rear leaf spring mounting points

surface corrosion to BOTH sills

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,163 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs corroded

BOTH sills have surface corrosion

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads low

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Fail 23 Feb 2012 130,163 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front coil springs corroded

BOTH sills have surface corrosion

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads low

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f chassis slightly corroded

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 19 Feb 2011 124,242 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f wing mirror deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Fail 19 Feb 2011 124,242 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f wing mirror deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 24 Feb 2010 114,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight damage to n/s/f wing mirror

Unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Fail 24 Feb 2010 114,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Unable to carry out full boot inspection due to permanent fixtures

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,838 miles

Advise damage n/s/f wing mirror

Fail 17 Oct 2007 92,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 92,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 77,679 miles

Slight play o/s/f hub

o/s mirror glass cracked

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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CA03 HWM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CA03 HWM, 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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CA03 HWM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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