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DS53 OMU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018

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

Corrosion p[resent to chassis / Rails - outer riggers- Body - and suspension areas with repairs carried out

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear wrap around (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear wrap around (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills,chassis rails,inner wings (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads on limit

nearside rear chassis rail out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,353 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

oil leak

tipper body corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 93,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep under sills (5.2.6)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

oil leak

tipper body corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,002 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,768 miles

4 out of 12 tipper body bolts loose / missing

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

horn switch requires attention soon

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake back plate slightly damp

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

tipper body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,785 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake warning light on

offside rear axle seal leaking

spare tyre getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,202 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil light flashing

dash insert has poor earth

n/s/r inner tyre stepped

n/s/r outer tyre stepped

vehicle muddy on underside

Fail 1 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil light flashing

dash insert has poor earth

n/s/r inner tyre stepped

n/s/r outer tyre stepped

vehicle muddy on underside

Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,337 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f bumper insecure.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

n/s/r inner tyre pressure becoming low.

n/s/r inner tyre starting to wear unevenly.

nail in o/s/r outer tyre.

o/s+n/s/f seat belts starting to fluff/fray.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 12,983 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

l/h rear inner tyre flat screw in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,983 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

l/h rear inner tyre flat screw in tread

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,255 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

rear view mirror missing.

screws in n/s/f+n/s/r inner tyres(punctured)

slight damage to o/s/r outer roadwheel.

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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DS53 OMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS53 OMU, 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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DS53 OMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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