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CW03 BWH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,656 mi
Last recorded173,656 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 BWH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 173,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 171,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 164,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 156,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,039 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 154,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 146,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,571 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 135,725 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on chassis

O/s mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2011 135,636 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Heavy surface corrosion on chassis

O/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2010 130,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,183 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,368 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 89,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CW03 BWH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW03 BWH, 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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CW03 BWH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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