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DA53 VSG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,007 mi
Last recorded80,007 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,589 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,575 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion throughout

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,926 miles

Advice both rear panels behind bumper corroded and starting to go into holes

Advice front 2 rear brack pipes corroded

Advice under vehical in advanced state of corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,486 miles

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 60,486 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,705 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice both iner sills corroded

davice near side rear light lens damaged

near side wing mirror cover damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2011 55,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice both iner sills corroded

near side wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,369 miles

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

chassie corroded through out

near side and off side inner sills corroded

near side rear outer sill corroded

near side rear tyres worn on edges

off side front and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes slighty perished

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,254 miles

both rear tyres perished and near side tyre starting to crack

corrosion to near side outer sill

front registration plate slighty damaged

near side rear light lens damaged

underneath of vehicle corroided through out

Fail 9 Dec 2009 47,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished and near side tyre starting to crack

corrosion to near side outer sill

front registration plate slighty damaged

near side rear light lens damaged

underneath of vehicle corroided through out

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,139 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2008 42,123 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,185 miles

advise all brake pipes starting to corrode

advise near side rear lens damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,873 miles

nearside rear lamp broken

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 VSG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

DA53 VSG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DA53 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 VSG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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