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88,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside undersealed
rear cross member
underside undersealed
Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N.S inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under vehicle at subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O.S inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing slight corrosion but seems ok under finger thumb pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Access under bonnet restricted - seized hinges
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Access under bonnet restricted - seized hinges
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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DF53 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?
DF53 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is DF53 LPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 LPE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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