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CW53 HXO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

309,032 mi
Last recorded309,032 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2016 309,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired not fitted correctly (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step as marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step as marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch as marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not tested no washers (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded/rotten

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis bump stop mounting (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Offside Front wheel arch corroded/rotten

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis bump stop mounting (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear drum brake leaking fluid suspect brake fluid no effort from brake !!

Pass 11 Dec 2015 307,880 miles

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

chassis members above rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 307,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil leak

general body corrosion

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Nov 2014 295,685 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 295,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 278,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 278,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 259,864 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

Slight play in the offside track rod end

Fail 19 Oct 2012 259,861 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

69% rear brake imbalance

Brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

OIl leak from the nearside rear hub seal

Slight play in the offside track rod end

Pass 16 Nov 2011 242,784 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 242,784 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 222,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 201,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 185,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 166,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 141,668 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 HXO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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