MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel & inner arches, all floor & offside front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel & inner arches, all floor & offside front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner panel & all chassis (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch & step (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion both rear inner panels (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill & step (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill & step (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills at rear both sides (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted both sides both front inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front discs worn on the inside.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front discs worn on the inside.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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DG53 RHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 DG53 RHJ, 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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DG53 RHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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