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DN53 GGE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

292,216 mi
Last recorded292,216 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 292,216 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 283,328 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 241,813 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2011 241,813 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2010 212,314 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 212,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2009 182,057 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 182,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 177,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 158,997 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 158,997 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R door doesn't open.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 124,646 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)

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 GGE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

DN53 GGE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DN53 GGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 GGE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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