MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner wheel arch
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen wipers deteriorating
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen wipers deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear lower (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear and left to right (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear lower (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear and left to right (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower body and chassis front to rear (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower body and chassis left to right (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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DF53 LME is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LME, 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 LME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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