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CW03 BWZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,130 mi
Last recorded204,130 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 204,130 miles

Nearside Front outer c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

both front bottom ball joint boots damaged no ingress of dirt

crack in screen non swept area

front inner steps corroded and holed

front inner wheel archs corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

rear chassis corroded and swollen

underside corroded

underside muddy

Pass 23 Oct 2015 196,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorated and damp with grease no ingress of dirt

Offside Front bottom ball joint boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise and play

crack in screen

engine damp with oil

rear chassis legs corroding

rear inner wheel arch corroding

underside corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2014 185,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 185,798 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 167,657 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

front brake disc'sslightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2013 167,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

front brake disc'sslightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 159,660 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 159,660 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coolant low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 151,016 miles

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear number p[late starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jun 2011 151,015 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear number p[late starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2010 139,181 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)

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 4 May 2010 139,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 9 Apr 2009 135,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 125,242 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 113,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 85,622 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 BWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CW03 BWZ, 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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What year was CW03 BWZ registered?

CW03 BWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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