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CW53 KVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,934 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 81,925 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced SHOCKER TUNNEL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FULL INNER ARCH HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL AND FULL STEP HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FULL INNER ARCH HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL FULL STEP HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,398 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 65,053 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 62,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing suspension top area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,314 miles

Corrosion to o/s inner/outer sill

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 61,314 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to o/s inner/outer sill

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017

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

Fail 23 May 2017

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tipper floor corroded (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tipper floor corroded (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tipper sides and rear mud guard insecure (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab back inside (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both door steps (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,696 miles

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

offside front bumper loose

outer skin corroded centre exhaust

slight corrosion handbrake mount

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,021 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust centre deteriated

horn on a seperate switch

nearside front and offside front and nearside rear wheel arch has tape over holes

nearside seatbelt frayed slightly

tipperback holed and corroded on floor bed

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,268 miles

exhaust outer skin

slight corrosion on both door step and seat mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,490 miles

both front inner sills lightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,044 miles

slight corrrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,555 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,969 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 49,954 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,223 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 KVT 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 73.9%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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