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DG53 TBV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,503 mi
Last recorded197,503 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 TBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 197,503 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017

Engine Covers / under-trays fitted

Under-chassis / under-body / Suspension / Sills / Wheel arches / Exhaust / Steering & Brake components corroded & Under-sealed.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 185,160 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 185,157 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 173,224 miles

unable open bonnet

Fail 6 Nov 2015 172,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,771 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 158,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 148,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 139,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 129,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 119,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,065 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 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.

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DG53 TBV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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