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DF53 DDJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DDJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,125 miles

Centre Rear Tipper ram leaking

Nearside Front door mirror main glass missing

Tipper body corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 98,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member above fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Centre Rear Tipper ram leaking

Nearside Front door mirror main glass missing

Tipper body corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,119 miles

Airbox and air-in-take pipe loose at O/S/F

Spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,119 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Airbox and air-in-take pipe loose at O/S/F

Spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,127 miles

Both front discs pitted and corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front discs pitted and corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,533 miles

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

O/S/R Light lense damaged

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

Sump corroded and leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2013 76,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/R Light lense damaged

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

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,508 miles

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

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

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

n/s morror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2010 44,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,489 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,762 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 16,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SIGNS 0F FLUID LEAK AT TIPPER PUMP/MOTER NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE RETAINING CLIP BROKEN

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,765 miles

SIGNS 0F FLUID LEAK AT TIPPER PUMP/MOTER NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE RETAINING CLIP BROKEN

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

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 DDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF53 DDJ, 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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DF53 DDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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