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CW03 LAA

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,085 mi
Last recorded192,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 192,085 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 192,085 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 189,281 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,345 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,341 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 84,641 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

O/S parking brake cable in poor condition

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,641 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

O/S parking brake cable in poor condition

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 78,170 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brakes disc's slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,170 miles

front brakes disc's slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,038 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4b)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 47,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 47,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

rear no plate not in good condition

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 LAA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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