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DG53 SYF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 SYF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,280 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all repaired areas / underside undersealed

all underside components corroded

sills and underbody repaired in several places and undersealed

wheel arches, sills, floor and all underside corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2023 97,278 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides shock mount areas chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside components corroded

sills and underbody repaired in several places and undersealed

wheel arches, sills, floor and all underside corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 97,275 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis /inner arch area - several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front steering has slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear seats not fitted

Sills and underbody body repaired in several places and undersealed

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 94,339 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle section both sides inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 92,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Fail 5 Jun 2021 92,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,356 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under body corrosion front

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,112 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,584 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 2,351 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

stone chip in wind screen

Fail 24 Sep 2016 2,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing 30cm from front shocker (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,854 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise all brake pipes corroded

advise offside door mirror slightly damaged

advise offside rear tyre slight cracking in tread

advise oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 100,029 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,200 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,549 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,317 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,770 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 SYF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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