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CW53 GNF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,528 mi
Last recorded204,528 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 204,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,820 miles

Nearside Mirror cover damaged

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 142,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror cover damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 141,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 136,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 125,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 208,732 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 208,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 153,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 153,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 94,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,770 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 78,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 GNF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

CW53 GNF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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