MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear covered in under sealant (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Auxiliary drive belt split
Parking brake low effort 18%
Rear chassis legs corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Auxiliary drive belt split
Rear chassis legs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake cable starting to fray
n/s/r wheel tight to turn
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal worn
damp area around ABS unit
handbrake cable starting to fray
n/s/r wheel tight to turn
both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges
o/s inner and outer sill starting to corrode
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer edges
o/s inner and outer sill starting to corrode
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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DE53 HUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 DE53 HUA, 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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DE53 HUA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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