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CW52 GHU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 GHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside and offside sills corroded but not to excess in prescribed areas

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside sills corroded but not to excess in prescribed areas

nearside front tyre has cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,389 miles

front inner sills /steps & inner wings corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,389 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front inner sills /steps & inner wings corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,058 miles

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)

gearbox stabiliser mount bush collapsed

Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

gearbox stabiliser mount bush collapsed

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate started to deteriorate

slight cut in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate started to deteriorate

slight cut in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn near service limits

rear brake rise and fall poor

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,606 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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CW52 GHU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CW52 GHU, 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 CW52 GHU registered?

CW52 GHU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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