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CA03 LWY

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

178,156 mi
Last recorded178,156 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front wings / inner chassis rails near air and fuse box / inner wing / underneath wing covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch Inner both sides / Front and Top / both full length of sills / (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Middle marker light flickering occasionally . (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Arches both sides inner / outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front wings / inner chassis rails near air and fuse box / inner wing / underneath wing covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch Inner both sides / Front and Top / both full length of sills / (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Middle marker light flickering occasionally . (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Arches both sides inner / outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 174,974 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch Inner / Front and Top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 174,970 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting N/S Sill B Pillar / C Pillar / Rear Lower Back Quarter / (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch Inner / Front and Top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S Sill B Pillar / Front Inner Arch / Front Step / Front Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch Inner / Front and Top (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,639 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 170,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 166,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 166,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 160,115 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 160,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,074 miles

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

Rear exhaust middle box deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 155,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust middle box deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,866 miles

Offside Front side marker inop

Fail 20 Oct 2015 145,855 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front side marker inop

Pass 15 Nov 2014 139,624 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 200,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 188,091 miles

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

near side rear wheel arch missing

Pass 26 Jul 2011 174,993 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 174,971 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 163,871 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 163,848 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 153,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 153,666 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 146,566 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 146,423 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 140,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 140,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 128,778 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 128,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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