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DG53 SZD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,023 mi
Last recorded172,023 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 172,023 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 165,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box slight leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 165,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box slight leak (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper excessive movement in either half shaft or wheel bearing dangerous

Pass 28 Nov 2014 159,584 miles

Front discs slightly worn and pitted.

Slight oil leak from rear diff pan.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 159,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front discs slightly worn and pitted.

Slight oil leak from rear diff pan.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 153,307 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 153,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 147,347 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 147,347 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 140,909 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 140,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 128,207 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear axle has a light misting of oil

Pass 6 Nov 2008 119,343 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 78,161 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 SZD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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