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CE03 CWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,181 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,171 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 115,928 miles

damage to n/s outer vehicle

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracked on outer sidewall

seat belt webbings are slightly damaged

squeek noise coming from auxilary drive belt area

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

windscreen wipers weak to clear screen

engine cooling fan bearings seriously worn and fan insecure. Fan should be replaced

Fail 14 May 2013 115,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s outer vehicle

o/s/r tyre perrished and cracked on outer sidewall

seat belt webbings are slightly damaged

squeek noise coming from auxilary drive belt area

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

windscreen wipers weak to clear screen

engine cooling fan bearings seriously worn and fan insecure. Fan should be replaced

Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,840 miles

damage to outer vehicle

front brake pads are worn low

Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

damage to outer vehicle

front brake pads are worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn low

rear brake efforts low

wishbone bushes slightly cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,425 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

front no plate damaged but readable

Fail 10 May 2010 104,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 101,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal pad worn

engine oil leak

o/s front door hinges and check strapbody fractured

o/s front lower suspension rear bush showing cracks

Fail 16 Mar 2009 101,195 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch pedal pad worn

engine oil leak

o/s front door hinges and check strapbody fractured

o/s front lower suspension rear bush showing cracks

Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,554 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 84,275 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 84,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake fluid dirty and low

brake pedal rubber split

front discs groved

l/h front tyre cut in outer wall

r/h mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,084 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 63,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber split

l/h/front tyre tread low 4mm

rear springs rear bushs worn

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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CE03 CWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CE03 CWU, 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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CE03 CWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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