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CW53 HXL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 58,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,142 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 50,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 46,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,342 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 39,337 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper not secure and sticking out (6.1.C.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Central brake pipes. Front to rear slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Has a major exhaust gas leak from the EGR pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under side of passengers step corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 39,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill next to front leaf spring bush (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,278 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,434 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 31,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 31,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FORWARD SPRING MOUNTING.. INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wheel speed sensor wire adrift (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FORWARD SPRING MOUNTING.. INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch missing (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished cracked and flatspotted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 24,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers side front brake binding slightly

fuse box cover missing

passenger side front wheel bearing slightly nosiey

rear chassis legs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 24,163 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

drivers side front brake binding slightly

fuse box cover missing

passenger side front wheel bearing slightly nosiey

rear chassis legs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 1,935 miles

Blades worn

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 1,935 miles

Blades worn

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedel rubber worn

emergency exit sign and break glass hammer missing

passenger front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

passenger rear tyre has four nails in it

Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,497 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedel rubber worn

emergency exit sign and break glass hammer missing

passenger front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

passenger rear tyre has four nails in it

Pass 5 Jan 2011 5,795 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,034 miles

n/s front seat belt cut - but not affecting the strengh

n/s mirror missing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,605 miles

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

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

front centre seatbelt slightly freyed

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 HXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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