MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
egr pipe on front of engine cracked and leaking exhaust fumes
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both hand brake cables seized (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working neither lights work (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
egr pipe on front of engine cracked and leaking exhaust fumes
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brakes require stripping and cleaning
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/ inner step (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel well (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel well (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse pipe across rear beam (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working Both inoperative (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights do not work when rear position lights are switched on (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR valve link pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner wheel well corroded within 30 cm of brake flexi hose mounting
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner wheel well corroded within 30 cm of brake flexi hose mounting
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DN53 GPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 GPE, 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 GPE?
You can check the full history of DN53 GPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DN53 GPE registered?
DN53 GPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is DN53 GPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DN53 GPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DN53 GPE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN53 GPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.