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Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
anti-slip rubber missing on clutch pedal
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near leaf spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near foot step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded center near flue tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
parking brake efficiency just only met 16%
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r auter sill corroded
o/S/f front inner covered with fibreglass
rear chassis covered with fibreglass and nearside inner and auto sill covered with fibreglass
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r auter sill corroded
o/S/f front inner covered with fibreglass
rear chassis covered with fibreglass and nearside inner and auto sill covered with fibreglass
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor play
Oil leak
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear number plate starting to separate
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
rear number plate starting to separate
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear light cluster cracked
nearside rear view mirror glass broken
power steerimg fluid level low
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear light cluster cracked
nearside rear view mirror glass broken
power steerimg fluid level low
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
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CW53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 CW53 AAE, 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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CW53 AAE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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