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DG53 SOU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,067 mi
Last recorded207,067 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 SOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 207,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner sill corroded

park effort low

Pass 3 Aug 2020 198,868 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 198,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 193,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 186,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wish bone bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x3 nails ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed but not by anything structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 182,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT BLOW (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL HOLED CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 176,066 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 170,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 170,117 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 163,340 miles

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

Squeak for o/s/f wheel/bearing when rotated.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 163,284 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Squeak for o/s/f wheel/bearing when rotated.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 156,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 152,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 150,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 150,940 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 150,936 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 140,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 140,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 118,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 118,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 98,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,393 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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DG53 SOU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG53 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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