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CW03 LCP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,497 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,195 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,222 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,985 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,851 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 112,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 107,425 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,282 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 101,275 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Central Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,252 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking main at join pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,157 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 70 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pads signs of wear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 95,147 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 70 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pads signs of wear

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 86,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2015 86,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads signs of wear

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 67,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,677 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,890 miles

nearside rear tyre lumpy

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,670 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 35,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,491 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 LCP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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