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DN53 FZT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FZT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 175,200 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 175,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2015 170,520 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2015 170,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 156,440 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 147,292 miles

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 147,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 138,059 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 137,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 126,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 126,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 118,630 miles

brake pedal rubber worn/ n/s hand brake cable fiwling wheel/ o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 May 2008 84,786 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 84,786 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,808 miles

Front upper marker lights inoperative. †Propshaft front braring misaligned. †Rear anti roll bar N/S fixing slightly loose. †N/S/R foot & hand brake readings low.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 66,808 miles

Front upper marker lights inoperative. †Propshaft front braring misaligned. †Rear anti roll bar N/S fixing slightly loose. †N/S/R foot & hand brake readings low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,559 miles

n/s/f front tyre 0n limit/ o/s r outter tyre on limit

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 FZT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DN53 FZT, 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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What year was DN53 FZT registered?

DN53 FZT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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