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DG53 SUY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,442 mi
Last recorded177,442 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 177,442 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 174,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 171,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 166,681 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 155,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 145,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 100,708 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 88,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,398 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 79,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tread getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,144 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 79,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,487 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 SUY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

DG53 SUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DG53 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 SUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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