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DA53 VOY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

191,799 mi
Last recorded191,799 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VOY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 191,799 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both Inner Wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 191,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner And Outer Sill, Several Places (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Both Wiper Blades Split

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 191,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 184,660 miles

battery light illuminated

both outer sills soft

oil leak

underside light corrossion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 184,659 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users unable to open bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour no emissions (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both outer sills soft

oil leak

underside light corrossion

battery light illuminated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 182,290 miles

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

Oil leak

battery light on

bonnet lock faulty

n/s steering rack badly twisted

o/s/ rack boot perished

o/s/r spring mount badly corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 182,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

battery light on

bonnet lock faulty

n/s steering rack badly twisted

o/s/r spring mount badly corroded

Pass 14 May 2014

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exh poor cond

temp repair to n/s rear light

warning lights on dash

Fail 14 May 2014

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exh poor cond

temp repair to n/s rear light

warning lights on dash

Pass 29 May 2013 118,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre exhaust corroding

offside mirror cracked

power steering pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorated

under vehicle in general showing corrosion

Fail 29 May 2013 118,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre exhaust corroding

offside mirror cracked

power steering pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorated

under vehicle in general showing corrosion

Pass 24 May 2012

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

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

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

warning lights on dash

Fail 23 May 2012

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

warning lights on dash

Pass 24 May 2011 108,930 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 108,919 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,130 miles

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

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

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

o/s mirror

Fail 14 Apr 2010 100,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s mirror

Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,339 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2009 94,338 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,262 miles

signs of repair work to n/s outer sill

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,964 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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DA53 VOY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VOY, 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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DA53 VOY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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