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DK53 FGU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 110,739 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides above bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general under side corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front steps corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front door step corroded

both rear bump stops missing

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,730 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 90,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,159 miles

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

under vehicle corroded and under sealed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 74,159 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (not within 30cm) (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under vehicle corroded and under sealed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 69,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f wheel arch carroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,705 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated / loose

offside rear bump stop missing

rear valence corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,700 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated / loose

offside rear bump stop missing

rear valence corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre treads low

front wheel arches corroded

offside outer sill corroded not holed

rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,622 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre treads low

front wheel arches corroded

offside outer sill corroded not holed

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,102 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front brake pipe corroded

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front tyre BALD on inside edge VERY CLOSE / ON LEGAL LIMIT change A.S.A.P

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to drums slightly corroded

nearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,364 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,450 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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DK53 FGU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DK53 FGU, 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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DK53 FGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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