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DG53 SVK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,571 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 108,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,062 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 85,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

interior light at rear has exposed wires

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,676 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,788 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 SVK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

DG53 SVK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is DG53 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 SVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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