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EF53 CWA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,603 mi
Last recorded197,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 197,603 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 197,589 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014
Fail 17 Dec 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 125,335 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 125,335 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,880 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 119,646 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)

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,401 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

tested in wet

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,144 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing just meets

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 41,728 miles

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.

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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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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EF53 CWA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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