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DN53 FYT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,555 mi
Last recorded75,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,555 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,080 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth plus clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper marker lamp damaged but working

both sides outer cab step area corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 64,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,787 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,784 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,216 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper body pump/ram leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 49,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 49,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,264 miles

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

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

Right hand rear hand brake cable rubbing on inner wheel rim

Pass 23 May 2012 38,140 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 35,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,231 miles

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

os rear tyre has chunk out of side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2009 30,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

os rear tyre has chunk out of side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,411 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 22,411 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 2 Mar 2007 17,464 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 FYT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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