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DN53 OAU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,587 mi
Last recorded143,587 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab drop sill/doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cab drop sill/doorstep repaired with body filler (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab drop sill/doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired cab drop sill/doorstep repaired with body filler (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to rear of cab (3.1.9)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with body filler (3.1.9)

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

rear body not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2016 138,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 110,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,917 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 100,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 91,105 miles

Brake pedal rubber edge split.

Towbar slightly obscuring number plate

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,971 miles

offside rear inner tyre flat

Fail 29 Dec 2007 60,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 60,666 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,620 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OAU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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