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DA53 FHZ

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

286,357 mi
Last recorded286,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FHZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023 286,357 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative Sliding Door (9.1.1 (c))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding Door (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sliding door step corrosion prescribed area to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired passenger front step corrosion prescribed area to outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Driver step corrosion prescribed area to outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 272,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1st row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Marker lens damaged No white light showing

Fail 14 Jan 2022 272,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working on wing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1st row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Marker lens damaged No white light showing

Pass 4 Jan 2021 264,529 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded, Not to excess at present.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 264,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Within 30cm the leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Within 30cm the leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded, Not to excess at present.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 253,441 miles

crack in nearside lower swept area of screen,not in drivers view

scratches at edge of zone A,not to excess

Fail 13 Jan 2020 253,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion near nearside centre step,still outside prescribed area

crack in nearside lower swept area of screen,not in drivers view

scratches at edge of zone A,not to excess

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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DA53 FHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DA53 FHZ, 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 DA53 FHZ registered?

DA53 FHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is DA53 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 FHZ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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