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CW53 GNK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,651 miles

ADVISE corrosion/hole in n/s inner and outer sill

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 101,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

No tow ball fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust deteriotrating

Small cracks in both lower front wishbone rear bishes

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,052 miles

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

Small cracks in both front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wishbone rear bush has small crakes

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wish bone rear bush has small cracks

Offside Rear Has small cracks in tread

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,368 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes have small cracks

No tow ball fitted at time of test

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,060 miles

both front lower wishbones rear bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,112 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,416 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,418 miles

Both left hand tyres"Buffed" on side walls

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 19 Aug 2009 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both left hand tyres"Buffed" on side walls

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,812 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 GNK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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