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DG53 SSZ

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,894 mi
Last recorded160,894 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 160,894 miles

Offside Front drivers door step to under sill corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2024 159,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,498 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 155,395 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,335 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,314 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 151,643 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 151,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,248 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 149,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 146,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,663 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 142,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 141,794 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 141,395 miles

rear doors damaged but sercure

Fail 25 Sep 2012 141,388 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1/ battery light on 2/ corrosion present underneath 3/ brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 140,902 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f mirror cracked, not obscuring vision

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,396 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake (cable sticking)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 119,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,102 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 107,102 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyres tracked out on inner tread surfaces

Pass 29 Nov 2007 106,799 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 77,722 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 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 SSZ registered?

DG53 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is DG53 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 SSZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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