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DG53 SVN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,396 mi
Last recorded207,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 207,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 188,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Power steering and fuel pipes corroded

Underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2017 166,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 166,301 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 158,230 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 158,230 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 149,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 142,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 142,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 132,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 132,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,823 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 114,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 114,929 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,837 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 104,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 94,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,370 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2007 90,370 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,849 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 SVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

DG53 SVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is DG53 SVN safe to buy?

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