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DN53 GDV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

196,751 mi
Last recorded196,751 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 196,751 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f wheel arch heavy corrosion was able to put finger through affected area with ease (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f area around strut heavy corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f wheel arch heavy corrosion, air box mounts gone through rust leaving the air box insecure also (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired o/s/f chassis rail heavy corrosion by engine mount in prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f corrosion on body behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f body side corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 196,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 195,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 194,142 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 193,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,138 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 116,138 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail excessive corrosion inner wing (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,300 miles

surface rust on under-side of vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 176,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 176,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 103,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 101,950 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 101,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,925 miles

nearside door mirror cracked but still useable will deteriate

Pass 17 Nov 2007 61,592 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 61,592 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,399 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 26,032 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 GDV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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