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CW53 HXB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

248,304 mi
Last recorded248,304 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 248,304 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 176,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 176,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 154,878 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 124,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 108,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 108,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,787 miles

brakev fliud level low & dirty

horn weak

knock from steering

rear tyres scuffed & perished in side walls

slight damage n/s & o/s seat belts

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brakev fliud level low & dirty

horn weak

knock from steering

rear tyres scuffed & perished in side walls

slight damage n/s & o/s seat belts

wipers juddering & split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,147 miles

both front &o/s/r rims damaged

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

handbrake travel

knock from steering when rocked ( rack knuckles)

n/s & o/s mirror glasses jammed in

n/s & o/s seat belts marked

Fail 4 Dec 2008 62,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front &o/s/r rims damaged

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

handbrake travel

knock from steering when rocked ( rack knuckles)

n/s & o/s mirror glasses jammed in

n/s & o/s seat belts marked

Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake fluid dirty

brake pedel rubber split

l/h mirror cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,557 miles

brake fluid dirty

brake pedel rubber split

l/h mirror cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2006 34,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

l/h rear tyre cut in outer wall

l/h side of front bumper loose

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,157 miles

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

l/h rear tyre cut in outer wall

l/h side of front bumper loose

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 HXB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW53 HXB registered?

CW53 HXB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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