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EF53 CWT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 39,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 23 May 2022 39,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Fail 12 May 2022 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 37,665 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 37,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount area and chassis...... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 33,213 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked with chalk to display advisory. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on rear side of rear off side tyre. not dangerous however could become worse in months/year to come. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 31,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Minor Casing Damaged.

Fail 11 May 2017 27,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Seal Area. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Minor Casing Damaged.

Pass 9 May 2016 24,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail/Screw In Tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2016 24,944 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Wipers Smearing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Nail/Screw In Tread.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 22,901 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 22,901 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 20,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 18,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 15,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 14,643 miles

front wiper blades deteriated

Pass 7 May 2010 12,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 9,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 8,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 2,100 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 CWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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