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CW53 KGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,538 mi
Last recorded116,538 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 116,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to rear of cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 130,016 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 130,015 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,317 miles

slight wear in o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,864 miles

knock in steering

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,863 miles

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

knock in steering

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,527 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,137 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 99,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,787 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 87,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 75,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,506 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,164 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 KGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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