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CV53 DYW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,937 mi
Last recorded118,937 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,718 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 113,718 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,129 miles

nearside step

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,823 miles

excessive oil leak

nearside outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,371 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nail in the offside rear inner tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 60,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear inner tyres have slight cracking

nearside rear outer tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,514 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

off-side tyre has bolt in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,628 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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CV53 DYW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV53 DYW, 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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CV53 DYW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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