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AD03 CWN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,652 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,828 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Multiple Seats ()

Fail 13 Sep 2024 67,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Also Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill X2 Patches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Multiple Seats ()

Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,580 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both sides bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both sides bump stop missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,039 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 66,028 miles

Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach both (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,021 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bump stop insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,614 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 63,613 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,744 miles

seat belts not fully inspected child seats fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,190 miles

Front power steering pipe to rack slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front heater hose , 3x bolt fixing insecure

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner siil (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Rear limit stops deteriated

Rear seat belts and anchorages unable to check - due to child seats fitted - requires baby seat removal for check

Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,178 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (bothsides) inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under side loading door step ( inner & outer sill) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front power steering pipe to rack slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front heater pipe strap insecure

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner siil (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Rear limit stops deteriated

Rear seat belts and anchorages unable to check - due to child seats fitted - requires baby seat removal for check

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,134 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both exhaust outer skins corroded on silencers

unable to check several seat belts du to child & baby seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,348 miles

centre part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,676 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,723 miles

front brake disks rusting on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,820 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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AD03 CWN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 CWN, 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 AD03 CWN registered?

AD03 CWN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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