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CW53 GMG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,085 mi
Last recorded99,085 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 99,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 99,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,810 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamp glass crack

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front driver seat mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower spare wheel cable weak

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable steering rack pipes corroded (2.2.C.1d)

van in a very dirty state

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 88,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis just above the exhaust rust through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under near under body seal below the sliding door (6.1.B.2)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet cannot open to inspect (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamp glass crack

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front driver seat mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower spare wheel cable weak

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable steering rack pipes corroded (2.2.C.1d)

van in a very dirty state

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,509 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,509 miles

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

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,439 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 69,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,209 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,900 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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CW53 GMG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CW53 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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