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DN53 UFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,863 mi
Last recorded128,863 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,863 miles

All brake pipes have corrosion

Both front steps heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis heavily repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive further most rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension strut corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive further most rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak and coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floor/underside has surface corrosion

whole chassis corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 128,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Further most rear inner sills both sides heavily corroded not in presribed area

Hand brake has travel

Nearside Front Chassis heavily repaired /corroded covered in underseal

Offside Front Inner sill holed and corroded no in presribed area

Offside Front Inner step holed and corroded not in presribed area

Offside Front Strut corroded

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

Rear chassisvery heavily corroded both sides

Under body has surface corrosion

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

coolant leak waterpump area

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily deteriorated/debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

Offside Front tyre, wearing on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded around steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails near shock absorber top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion rear crossmembers and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 124,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (behind ABS pump) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (2 holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches/turret tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush heavily deteriorated/debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area

Offside Front tyre, wearing on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded around steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails near shock absorber top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion rear crossmembers and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Foremost (by engine mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside wheel arch chassis leg has 2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tow bar socket cover missing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,643 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Exhaust centre box outer skin adrift and hanging down / exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacement ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacement ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 120,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed All round inner bead (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet difficult to open

Exhaust centre box outer skin adrift and hanging down / exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacement ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacement ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,533 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded and hanging down

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded and hanging down

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,920 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,618 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,534 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti slip worn

exhaust centre boxes outer skins corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

exhaust centre boxes outer skins corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,140 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 91,984 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorated

n/s centre marker light lens missing

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,212 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,055 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 45,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 314 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 UFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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