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DA53 FKJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 140,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE SILENCER POOR CONDITION

DAMPNESS AROUND ABS UNIT

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,436 miles

CENTRE SILENCER POOR CONDITION

DAMPNESS AROUND A B S UNIT

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 123,482 miles

both front brake discs SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 13 Nov 2010 117,869 miles

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 10 Nov 2010 117,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,265 miles

btoh rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

corrosion to n/s/r sill panel and underside of vehicle

oil leak

slight play n/s inner track rod

Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,598 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,511 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,736 miles

n/s/f/ bumper insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f bumper insecure at fittings

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 FKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DA53 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

DA53 FKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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