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EF53 CWZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 157,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2024 152,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 148,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 145,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn, front nearside and offside suspension arm rubber bush slightly worn

nearside and offside inner sill panel has corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2021 145,244 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML missing

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

bonnet hinges slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2018 138,958 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 138,958 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,409 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 133,337 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 127,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,007 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,007 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 111,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,604 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,979 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 101,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,920 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,016 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,681 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 72,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,920 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 CWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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