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CW53 GMO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle, sills subframe, suspension and chassis

Fail 22 Oct 2025 52,949 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle, sills subframe, suspension and chassis

Pass 24 Jul 2024 52,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear well strip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,831 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear axle on outer face of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,849 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to outer chassis rail above bump stop

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,191 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,004 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,327 miles

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

front brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,799 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,343 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 GMO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GMO, 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 CW53 GMO registered?

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

Is CW53 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 GMO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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