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DN53 SFK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,405 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 81,445 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 81,445 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 81,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess been rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 81,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess been rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 76,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wing panels corroded and holed

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling on wheel

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

Fail 20 May 2021 76,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable fouling on wheel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wing panels corroded and holed

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 74,085 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front wheel arches corroded

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 22 May 2019 71,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner and outers tyres have cuts but no cords can been seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion but not excessive

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deeps cut to inner side wall but no cords can be seen, tread is also low advise replacment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicles under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant low

Fail 16 May 2019 71,185 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear/central chassis corrosion marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner and outers tyres have cuts but no cords can been seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion but not excessive

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deeps cut to inner side wall but no cords can be seen, tread is also low advise replacment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicles under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant low

Pass 17 May 2018 66,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all chassis slightly corroded

drivers seat poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 66,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all chassis slightly corroded

drivers seat poor condition

Pass 6 May 2017 64,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all chassis corroded

inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,077 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

front discs corroded

rust holes in both front arches

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2015 56,671 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2014 53,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

tipper body very badly corroeded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 51,383 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Tipper body completely rotton

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,268 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jan 2013 42,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,985 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,720 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 28,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,262 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 18,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,771 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 SFK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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