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CW53 HWR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,428 mi
Last recorded33,428 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 33,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 32,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x cuts in tread pattern but not exposing ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system component corroded and insecure but not likely to become detached - rear box

Fail 22 Nov 2023 32,605 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x cuts in tread pattern but not exposing ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system component corroded and insecure but not likely to become detached - rear box

Pass 21 Nov 2022 32,361 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer body is delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Turbo pipe is split, intercooler is leaking, Vehicle has passed the emission test.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes, slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,441 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 29,604 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users boost leak from intercooler (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 28,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,538 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,590 miles

minor engine oil leaks

power steering fluid reservior mounting has been damaged, fluid res still ok at time of test

vehicle appears to have traces of oil in coolant circuit

Fail 26 Nov 2014 24,590 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

minor engine oil leaks

power steering fluid reservior mounting has been damaged, fluid res still ok at time of test

vehicle appears to have traces of oil in coolant circuit

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,504 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,515 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,378 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 HWR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

CW53 HWR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is CW53 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 HWR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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