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DF53 LPE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 88,768 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,768 miles

rear cross member

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2023 88,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,768 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,768 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,145 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,145 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 73,145 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,145 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,174 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,494 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,821 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 33,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,511 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,274 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 26,274 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,699 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 19,012 miles

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

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 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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DF53 LPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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