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CW03 OLU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,304 mi
Last recorded161,304 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 161,304 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns+os (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 160,949 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Front Bonnet hard to open

Steel brake pipes corroded all round front to rear

Fail 20 Nov 2019 160,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side indicator off the lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle loading door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Front Bonnet hard to open

Steel brake pipes corroded all round front to rear

Pass 23 Oct 2018 158,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 157,049 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,180 miles

ball joint rubbers spliting

brake pipes corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight leak power steering pipe

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 154,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2015 149,300 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 141,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 130,288 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,864 miles

Front brake imbalance 21%

Nearside rear tyre - outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

VIN PLATE MISSING FROM DOOR PILLAR

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,844 miles

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

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 OLU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

CW03 OLU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is CW03 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 OLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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