MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OS & NS (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working OS & NS (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OS & NS (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front lower arms bushes are deteriorating
both front track rod ends have play (just meet MOT pass standard)
both front tyres slightly fevered
engine oil leak
n/s/f fog lamp lense damaged
o/s/r brake drum back plate is damp around bottom half (possible hub seal or brake fluid leak within drum)
tow ball shows signs of wear
x4 small chips in windscreen
both front lower arms bushes are deteriorating
both front track rod ends have play (just meet MOT pass standard)
both front tyres slightly fevered
engine oil leak
n/s/f fog lamp lense damaged
o/s/r brake drum back plate is damp around bottom half (possible hub seal or brake fluid leak within drum)
tow ball shows signs of wear
x4 small chips in windscreen
chip in windscreen
exhaust corroding
front discs corroded
tested in wet
n/s/f wheel bearing just meets
n/s/r tyre close to wear bars
o/s/f wheel bearing only just meets criteria for roughness (will need replacement soon)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 CWA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF53 CWA, 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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What year was EF53 CWA registered?
EF53 CWA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is EF53 CWA safe to buy?
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