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DG53 SWO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

165,792 mi
Last recorded165,792 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 165,792 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 165,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 161,666 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,551 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 150,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 150,532 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 141,959 miles

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

Oil leak

brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn

corrosion around body

dampness around pas pipes

n/s front tyre worn

o/s mirror damaged

rear lamps damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2014 141,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn

corrosion around body

dampness around pas pipes

n/s front tyre worn

rear lamps damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 136,358 miles

anti-roll bar carrier bushes worn

o/s rear tyre close to limit-advise to replace

sills rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2013 136,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

anti-roll bar carrier bushes worn

o/s rear tyre close to limit-advise to replace

sills rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,665 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 128,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 116,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 115,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,917 miles

front screen cracked on near side bottom

Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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)

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

front screen cracked on near side bottom

Pass 25 Jul 2009 77,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 58,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,251 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 SWO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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