MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear out riggers (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Engine Covers / under-trays fitted
Under-chassis / under-body / Suspension / Sills / Wheel arches / Exhaust / Steering & Brake components corroded & Under-sealed.
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle chassis rusty (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner panels near rear valance (near drain holes) (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to inner arches (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle chassis rusty (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r inner panels near rear valance (near drain holes) (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to inner arches (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)
unable open bonnet
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
unable open bonnet
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall
power steering fluid leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DG53 TBV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 TBV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DG53 TBV?
You can check the full history of DG53 TBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DG53 TBV registered?
DG53 TBV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is DG53 TBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 TBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DG53 TBV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG53 TBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.