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DU53 JLV

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

243,264 mi
Last recorded243,264 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 243,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 222,610 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 222,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 212,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills

Fail 25 Jul 2020 212,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills

Pass 9 Jan 2020 212,405 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wing

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

offside and nearside inner sills at front

Fail 9 Jan 2020 212,405 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wing

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside and nearside inner sills at front

Pass 28 Aug 2019 208,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 200,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front sills

Pass 11 Aug 2017 185,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 173,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 173,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 158,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 146,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 145,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes greased under the vehicle

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 129,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 120,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,307 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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DU53 JLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU53 JLV, 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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DU53 JLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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