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DK53 UOM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,879 mi
Last recorded142,879 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UOM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,879 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/Cross menber (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,825 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 131,825 miles

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,356 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 127,345 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,350 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 118,247 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,850 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 31 Oct 2012 109,850 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

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 UOM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UOM, 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

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What year was DK53 UOM registered?

DK53 UOM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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