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CW03 OTB

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 OTB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,280 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills,chassis rails,flitches & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,025 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,282 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills heavily corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,936 miles

chassis and sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,231 miles

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,170 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 32,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,762 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,288 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,762 miles

Auxillary drive belt starting to fray

N/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,920 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,534 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 OTB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

CW03 OTB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CW03 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 OTB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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