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DN53 GNX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,329 miles

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

coolant not circulating correctly.

fuel fault mil light on briefly. revs drop back

Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short tow socket wiring (1.9.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

coolant not circulating correctly.

fuel fault mil light on briefly. revs drop back

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail offside rear

Fail 5 Mar 2016 127,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail offside rear

Pass 11 Mar 2015
Fail 11 Mar 2015

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 118,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

os mirror slight cracks

Fail 24 Jan 2013 117,945 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

os mirror slight cracks

Pass 10 Feb 2012 111,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,219 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,304 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,572 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 GNX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GNX, 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 GNX registered?

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

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