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CW03 BWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019

Nearside inner sill weld repair

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear inner wheel arch tubs weld repaires

front inner wheel arches weld repairs and some corrosion

nearside rear chassis weld repair

slight oil leak by front pulley

Fail 5 Feb 2019

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

Nearside inner sill weld repair

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear inner wheel arch tubs weld repaires

front inner wheel arches weld repairs and some corrosion

nearside rear chassis weld repair

slight oil leak by front pulley

Pass 31 Jan 2018 142,110 miles

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

exhaust corroded / rear boot floor / o/s/r chassis rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2018 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded / rear boot floor / o/s/r chassis rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2017 137,855 miles

exhaust corroded / underbody rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2016 137,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking number 4 injector area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear quadrant (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear sill end (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear chassis leg (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

coolant level low

o/s front floor pan holed

o/s outer sill damaged

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,154 miles

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

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

slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front bad corrosion close to o/s/f sub frame mounting perscribed area.

both sides front inner sills are corroded.

brake compensator valve perscribed area is corroded but not excessive

brake pedal rubber starting to split but is still secure

Fail 9 Jun 2014 118,902 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,902 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 96,594 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

surface rust on front and rear floor and suspension mounts

Fail 3 May 2012 96,594 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

surface rust on front and rear floor and suspension mounts

Pass 11 May 2011 90,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 81,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,326 miles

slight binding to o/s front wheel

Pass 23 May 2008 66,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 58,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,967 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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CW03 BWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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