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DU53 JNO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,193 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both inner sills and various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

drivers seat squab deteriorating

lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber

slight end float in both rear hubs

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside 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)

Play in propshaft centre bearing lift in propshaft 2nd centre bearing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner and outer treads (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

end float in both rear axle hubs

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing 2nd centre bearing ()

clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating

o/s handbrake effort only just passed test advise adjustment or repairs

slight corrosion on both inner sills

slight corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,020 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,015 miles

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,291 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,403 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 69,479 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 69,473 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cab untidy.

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 60,474 miles

near side front tyre has uneven wear.

slight play in off side steering rack end.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,685 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,176 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,851 miles

uneven wear on offside front tyre .

wiper blades borderline .

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 JNO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 DU53 JNO, 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 JNO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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