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DG53 RHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

219,061 mi
Last recorded219,061 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 219,061 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 219,061 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 209,069 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 200,652 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner panel & all chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 200,652 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 191,822 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 191,822 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 191,787 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,657 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 182,657 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 172,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 162,043 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 162,040 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 152,490 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 152,488 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 138,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs worn on the inside.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 138,197 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 119,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 102,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 61,680 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 61,512 miles

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

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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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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