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DN53 FZV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

282,896 mi
Last recorded282,896 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 282,896 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 241,442 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 241,442 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill excessively crodded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 222,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2017 207,069 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 203,941 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 193,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner arch section rusty

unable to fully view underside due to covering

Pass 16 Dec 2013 184,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tipper bodsy has various rust

unable to fully view underside due to weathering

Pass 26 Nov 2012 173,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 173,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 152,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 152,402 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside handbrake cable has been rubbing on wheel rim and has some wear on outer cable

Offside rear marker light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2010 132,902 miles

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

OSR HAND BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY WORN ON THE OUTER COVER

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,665 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 94,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,753 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 80,753 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,999 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 62,999 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 FZV 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 70%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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