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CW03 FZL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,193 mi
Last recorded173,193 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 173,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 168,394 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 168,292 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated underbody has copious amountes of corrision (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 164,653 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 164,616 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near brake pipe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 159,416 miles

under body has copious amounts of corrision

Fail 17 Aug 2018 159,145 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both inner wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,320 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches & floor corroded

Nearside rear inner arch at rear corroded

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,078 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both bump stops insecure

heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2016 147,078 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both bump stops insecure

heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 140,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise underbody

Pass 4 Jul 2014 133,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 122,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 110,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,506 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 85,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 85,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 84,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 83,610 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 83,610 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 64,762 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 FZL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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