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DF53 LHR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 149,225 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 149,219 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 126,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,365 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corrosion but not within prescribed area

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

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

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear chassis leg corrosion but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 125,365 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corrosion but not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear chassis leg corrosion but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,372 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches just outside perscribed area

Heavy corrosion to front chassis rails

Heavy corrosion to offside inner sill

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,769 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to o/s rear chassis

slight damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 89,790 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 83,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 78,852 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 55,571 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 55,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 47,688 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 47,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LHR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LHR, 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 LHR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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