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DN53 GDF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,828 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shackle area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis, engine mount , subframe area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front shackle/ shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

drop sills and general under carriage heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both hangers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f inner sill under door step corroded

surface corrosion to underneath

Fail 17 Feb 2016 96,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f inner sill under door step corroded

surface corrosion to underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,722 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/r brake effort low

rear arches,inner and outter sills corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r brake effort low

rear arches,inner and outter sills corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,847 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,847 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,523 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,431 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,981 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,315 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,981 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 23,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GDF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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