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DF53 LPX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,620 mi
Last recorded179,620 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 179,620 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2017 176,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general signs of under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 176,085 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2016 171,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 171,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 167,907 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 167,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 167,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 164,723 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 164,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 157,769 miles

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 LPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

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

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