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DN53 EYO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

306,935 mi
Last recorded306,935 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 EYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 306,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body and structure corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2022 306,933 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

body and structure corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2021 303,379 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber caseing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 297,789 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear anti roll D bush worn

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2019 297,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated oil leak from axle (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack gator twisted

Offside Rear anti roll D bush worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2018 281,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 265,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre main front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2017 265,061 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre main front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2016 248,147 miles

Both front steering rack gaitors twisted

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2015 227,244 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 209,830 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 209,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 195,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 177,499 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 154,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

indicator stalk worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 131,262 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

play both rear anti-roll bar linkage bushes

slight play both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

slight play n/s/f steering track rod end

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,133 miles

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR / TWISTING IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes and lower link bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,450 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes spliting

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

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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DN53 EYO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN53 EYO, 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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DN53 EYO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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