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CW03 OLV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,919 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

genral corrosion underside of van and heavily undersealed

handbrake high

oil leak

rear bchassis corroded not holed

Fail 6 Aug 2015 130,919 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

genral corrosion underside of van and heavily undersealed

handbrake high

oil leak

rear bchassis corroded not holed

Fail 30 Jul 2015 130,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,417 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,890 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,147 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hand brake lever high

offside sill damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,638 miles

hand brake lever high

offside sill damaged

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 56,100 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 34,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 OLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

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

Is CW03 OLV safe to buy?

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