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DF53 CZY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,729 mi
Last recorded135,729 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CZY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 135,729 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 135,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,996 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,010 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,364 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,051 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 73,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 58,979 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 58,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DF53 CZY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF53 CZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 CZY registered?

DF53 CZY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DF53 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 CZY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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