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CW52 UAA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

120,994 mi
Last recorded120,994 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 UAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 120,988 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 119,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 116,973 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 116,954 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing corroded and holed within 30cm of structural point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill underbody corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 112,444 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 112,439 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by bottom arm rear bush marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 111,119 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,402 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 108,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,756 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,756 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,774 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 102,774 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis connecting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside All position lamps not working side markers (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger doorstep (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nr handbrake cable mounting (6.1.B.2)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,208 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some under body corosion

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some under body corosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,228 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,702 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns rear brake shoo retainer not correct type

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,092 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 27,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 20,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UAA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 CW52 UAA, 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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CW52 UAA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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