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DF53 DFX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,091 mi
Last recorded174,091 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 174,091 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 79,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,072 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both step areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch areas both sidea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring ares all marked grey primer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,950 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror backing case missing

Fail 13 Apr 2019 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside wing mirror backing case missing

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,896 miles

all underside corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,896 miles

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

all underside corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,844 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,836 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front off wheel arch corroded though to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch rear corroded though (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear off wheel arch corroded though (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 May 2015 62,815 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 62,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Bump Stops Corroded and insecure

Pass 7 May 2014 62,503 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,444 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,082 miles

advise front bottom ball joint covers split

middle seat belt child seat fitted

o/s front door mirror glass craked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,990 miles

Both front wipers starting to weaken

O/s/f washer jet weak

Slight inbalance in rate of application on rear brakes

Very slight bind on n/s/r brake and squeaking on application - suggest strip / clean & inspect

Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front pads rattle

advise nail in near side rear tyre

advise slight play in both bottom front ball joints

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,871 miles

advise front pads rattle

advise nail in near side rear tyre

advise slight play in both bottom front ball joints

Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,609 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 DFX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DFX, 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 DF53 DFX registered?

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

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