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GY53 CWZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,959 mi
Last recorded162,959 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 162,959 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door mirror backs damaged

nearside front headlamp dipped beam and main beam slightly dimmer than offside

nearside front inner sill holed

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

windscreen cracked suggest changing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 144,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 127,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,596 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

screen damaged outside swept area

Fail 19 Jul 2011 110,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,046 miles

air bag light on

damage to nearside rear shock absorber

front wiper blade rubbers worn

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2010 93,046 miles

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

air bag light on

damage to nearside rear shock absorber

front wiper blade rubbers worn

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre has surface cuts

Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,936 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre has surface cuts

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,245 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,067 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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GY53 CWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY53 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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GY53 CWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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