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DG53 SXZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,030 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 114,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 105,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 105,615 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,547 miles

Corrosion under body

Front cross member corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 105,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear centre chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion under body

Front cross member corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Within shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,311 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished in tread

surface corrsorion on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2016 104,311 miles

Offside 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross menber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,426 miles

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

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

both rear chassis rails and o/s/r inner wheel arch and floor rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear chassis rails and o/s/r inner wheel arch and floor rusty

nail in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,602 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,602 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes slow n/s

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,472 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

charge light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,670 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Oct 2012 88,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,104 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perishe

Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perishe

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,938 miles

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

small stone chip in near side screen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,127 miles

nearside rear back plate oil stained

park brake has very long travel

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

condensation to n/s/f headlamp

o/s/r tyre wearing low and small cuts to tread

Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,986 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 SXZ 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 60.9%.

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

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