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DN53 FYK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,562 mi
Last recorded162,562 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 162,562 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Fail 11 Apr 2017 162,562 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S AND O/S OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion not within the prescribe areas !!!!!! (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 155,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion not within the prescribe areas !!!!!! (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 148,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 148,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 141,965 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 141,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,318 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 127,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 120,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 112,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 98,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 90,737 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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DN53 FYK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN53 FYK, 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 FYK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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