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DN53 GTY

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,311 mi
Last recorded196,311 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 GTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 196,311 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 170,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, rear and middle section (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion no underbody/chassis/suspension and brake components

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside inner wings have covers fitted

nearside and offside sills have covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 170,454 miles

front wheel bearings have play

parking brake has slight travel

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 167,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2017 167,585 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 167,441 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner cill

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 159,121 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 153,215 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,079 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 136,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 116,346 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 94,570 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 GTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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