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CW52 GHX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

232,207 mi
Last recorded232,207 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 232,207 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise Nail in N/S/F Tyre.

Advise O/S/F Brake pipe from flexy has corrosion which is just aceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise corrosion to rear end of both main brake pipes.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 232,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise Brake pipe across rear axle has corrosion which is just aceptable.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise Nail in N/S/F Tyre.

Advise O/S/F Brake pipe from flexy has corrosion which is just aceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge.

Advise corrosion to rear end of both main brake pipes.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 202,265 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

strong advise on window screen in a zone

Fail 22 Feb 2013 202,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

asvise n/s/f wiper blade

nail in n/s/f tyre

strong advise on window screen in a zone

Pass 7 Feb 2012 186,446 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

O/s/f brake pad very low

O/s/f c.v boot has grease contamination - no hole found

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 186,446 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

O/s/f brake pad very low

O/s/f c.v boot has grease contamination - no hole found

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 167,688 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 167,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 148,166 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 148,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 131,645 miles

advise rear number plate slight faded

Fail 14 Feb 2009 131,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise rear number plate slight faded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,879 miles

advise front disc pads look low should be checked with wheels off

Fail 22 Feb 2008 108,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front disc pads look low should be checked with wheels off

Pass 22 Feb 2007 85,271 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,072 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 GHX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 CW52 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

CW52 GHX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CW52 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 GHX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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