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DG53 SVA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,939 mi
Last recorded194,939 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 194,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail corroded (6.1.D.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear differential corroded and leaking

side loading door inoperative

Pass 9 Nov 2016 188,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front engine mounting bracket corroded

front tyres different size to rear

outer edge worn smooth on offside rear tyre

rear differential corroded and leaking

side loading door inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2016 188,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front engine mounting bracket corroded

front tyres different size to rear

outer edge worn smooth on offside rear tyre

rear differential corroded and leaking

side loading door inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2015 183,075 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle and anchor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle and anchor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rear

outer edge worn smooth on offside rear tyre

rear brake application slightly uneven

side loading door inoperative

Fail 20 Nov 2015 183,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting area (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle and anchor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle and anchor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rear

outer edge worn smooth on offside rear tyre

side loading door inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,549 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 176,544 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated

edges worn on offside front tyre

front tyres different size to rear tyres

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

side loading door inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2013 170,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 166,054 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 116,045 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 161,773 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 161,650 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 155,788 miles

offside track rod end worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 153,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 153,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 147,890 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 147,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 142,497 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 142,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 118,085 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 SVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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