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EF53 CWO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

both rear chassis rails very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,233 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,152 miles

both outer sills corroded and rear wheel arches not structural

Fail 8 Jan 2014 189,808 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

mirror cover n/s. o/s/r. arch rusty.

n/s sill .. n/s/r arch rusty., not part of the test.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,808 miles

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

mirror cover n/s. o/s/r. arch rusty.

n/s sill .. n/s/r arch rusty., not part of the test.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,321 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,345 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 85,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,226 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,226 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,647 miles

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

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

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 CWO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 CWO registered?

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

Is EF53 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 CWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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