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DG53 SVF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,666 mi
Last recorded238,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 SVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 238,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 238,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to the o/s/f flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 238,499 miles

front 5 seat belts checked, cant test rears

o/s cv boot starting to weep

parking brake lever has long travel

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 Jul 2015 238,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front 5 seat belts checked, cant test rears

o/s cv boot starting to weep

parking brake lever has long travel

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Jan 2014 231,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust/pipe/turbo area leaking and noise when initial reving

interior mirror missing

not fully test centre front seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 231,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust/pipe/turbo area leaking and noise when initial reving

handbrake travel

interior mirror missing

not fully test centre front seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 111,474 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside and offside front brake disc's worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise handbrake travel

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside CV boot signs of slight contamination

offside handbrake opperating slower than nearside

unable to fully test centre rear offside seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test nearside rear/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

advise handbrake travel

brake pedal rubber worn

interior mirror missing

nearside and offside front brake disc's worn

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside CV boot signs of slight contamination

offside handbrake opperating slower than nearside

unable to fully test centre rear offside seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test nearside rear/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,282 miles

both front brake disc's worn

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

unable to fully test centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test nearside rear/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2012 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake disc's worn

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

unable to fully test centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test nearside rear/rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,377 miles

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

parking brake travel

Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,376 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

parking brake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2010 90,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 90,757 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,580 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,902 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,901 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,743 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,026 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 SVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVF, 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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What year was DG53 SVF registered?

DG53 SVF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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