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DN53 GHB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,656 mi
Last recorded149,656 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 149,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion to chassis at front

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

cuts in offside rear tyres but not exposing ply or cords at time of test

nearside rear tyres worn low and cuts in tread not exposing ply or cords at time of test

slight movement in centre prop bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 142,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat not fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 142,801 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rears (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top inner wheel arch area near top strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top inner wheel arch area near top strut top mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above fuel tank and further along (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat not fitted

Vehicle has been made from to half's, and welded together.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 138,806 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 138,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tipper body has corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2012 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,209 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2011 106,195 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,180 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 64,769 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,810 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,279 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 GHB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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