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CW03 GKG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,597 mi
Last recorded171,597 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,597 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 May 2022 167,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage may travel (3.2 (a) (i))

large areas of rust, thin steel covered in thick paint

large areas of welding covered in thick black paint

Fail 16 May 2022 167,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage may travel (3.2 (a) (i))

large areas of rust, thin steel covered in thick paint

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 158,882 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019

front windscreen has crack but not affecting view to front of vehicle

vehicle has corrosion to chassis / body / sills but not affecting or with in body mountings or vehicle structure

Fail 16 May 2018 155,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 141,073 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 141,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 128,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 128,771 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 128,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 121,961 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers abit streaky

damp around fuel tank

hole in n/s inner and outer sill

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s/r bumpstop insecure

Fail 18 May 2015 121,959 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers abit streaky

damp around fuel tank

hole in n/s inner and outer sill

n/s/r bumpstop missing

o/s/r bumpstop insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 117,842 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 117,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 108,610 miles

bonnet difficult to open.

dampness area of fuel tank.

hanbrake warning light not working.

rear reg plate deteriorated.borderline

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.borderline.

Pass 18 May 2012 100,441 miles

bonnet difficult to open.

Fail 16 May 2011 93,715 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 93,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,561 miles

dampness area of fuel tank.

exhaust at rear has been cable tied up but is secure

Pass 18 May 2009 68,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 55,106 miles

unable to open bonnet

Pass 21 May 2007 45,358 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 45,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2006 26,571 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 GKG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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