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DU53 JUA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,953 mi
Last recorded171,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 171,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,533 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 161,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 149,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outter qautar

Pass 5 Aug 2015 138,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 130,089 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,880 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,743 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 75,733 miles

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,880 miles

handbrake effort low 16%

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,774 miles

N/S third seat belt top guide cover missing First h/brake test low effort retested passed

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 JUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JUA, 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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What year was DU53 JUA registered?

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

Is DU53 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 JUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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