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CA03 LWR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,617 mi
Last recorded178,617 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 178,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle has had large amount of welding carried out to underside

Fail 6 Feb 2018 178,612 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

vehicle has had large amount of welding carried out to underside

Fail 22 Jan 2018 178,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 159,337 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 159,337 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 159,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chaise rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front Leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear Leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chaise rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear Leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,402 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

o/s drive shaft support bearing noisey

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 151,390 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

n/s mirror damaged

o/s drive shaft support bearing noisey

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 139,931 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 139,690 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 124,839 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 109,919 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 95,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,650 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,202 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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CA03 LWR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 CA03 LWR, 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 LWR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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