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EF53 CWC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,789 mi
Last recorded169,789 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 169,789 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 156,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both sides sills corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Aug 2015 156,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both sides sills corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Jun 2015 155,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both steering arms have play

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 142,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 137,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 98,700 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 95,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 95,807 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 80,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 56,366 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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EF53 CWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF53 CWC, 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 CWC registered?

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

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The MOT history for EF53 CWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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