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EF53 CWG

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has slight wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,569 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 100,560 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,823 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,808 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,808 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 75,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small amount of restricted movement on near side rear wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,426 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,523 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,167 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,869 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 31,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,668 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 CWG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

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

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