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DG53 TDO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,878 mi
Last recorded153,878 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 153,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 153,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 147,162 miles

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

chassis off side front corroded but not near suspension mounting.

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall,

rear crossmember corroded not near prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2012 130,503 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,265 miles

Oil sump corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 118,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,760 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 TDO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TDO, 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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What year was DG53 TDO registered?

DG53 TDO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DG53 TDO safe to buy?

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