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DU53 JUX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 101,834 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack at knuckle (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parts of vehicle undersealed

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,376 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside heavily coated in wax

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,570 miles

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,065 miles

oil leak

slight corosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,123 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 82,110 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,797 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 193,826 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn outter edge

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

windscreen stone chips offside

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,320 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 44,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,047 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 JUX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JUX, 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 JUX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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