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DN53 GHU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,163 mi
Last recorded148,163 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 148,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion nearside sil near rear artch corrosion offside sil rear artch

Fail 17 Nov 2009 140,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion nearside sil near rear artch corrosion offside sil rear artch

Pass 4 Nov 2008 132,368 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 120,887 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 110,533 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 110,533 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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 GHU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN53 GHU?

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What year was DN53 GHU registered?

DN53 GHU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DN53 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 GHU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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