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CW03 OTT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,073 mi
Last recorded182,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 182,073 miles

under body condition badly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 181,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

under body condition badly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 173,909 miles

All original brake pipes corroded

corrosion to rear cross panel & both inner/outer sills

corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 20 Jan 2016 173,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All original brake pipes corroded

corrosion to rear cross panel & both inner/outer sills

corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 14 Jan 2015 166,635 miles

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

rear cross member badly corroded (not within prescribed areas). both rear inner arches corroded (not prescribed areas)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 166,623 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

rear cross member badly corroded (not within prescribed areas). both rear inner arches corroded (not prescribed areas)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 155,396 miles

all original brake pipes corroded.

rear cross member panel badly corroded (not within 12" of suspension/structural mounting point).)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 147,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,681 miles

underbody corroded. centre exhaust outer casing corroded. nsf tyre worn close to legal limit. osf brake pipe corroded. chip in screen.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 129,111 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 129,102 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 120,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,662 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 109,662 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 94,242 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 OTT 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 61.1%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

CW03 OTT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is CW03 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 OTT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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