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DU53 JXB

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

224,635 mi
Last recorded224,635 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 224,635 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 224,635 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 220,386 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 207,435 miles

Both front wings rusted

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 207,435 miles

Both front wings rusted

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 197,399 miles

all under vehicle/arches/sills covered by substance unable to check properly

Fail 5 Sep 2019 197,399 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

bonnet catch deteriorated-all seat belts slightly frayed-both front inner and outer wheel arches corroded-inner and outer sills/doorstep areas corroded-oil leak-exhaust corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play-prop shaft bushes perished-UV joints have slight play-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2018 186,590 miles

brake pipes corroded-rear x2 bearings slight play-wishbone bushes slightly perished-service and parking brake passed on limits

vehicle structure corroded-wipers smearing-anti slip worn-sills corroded-oil leak-power steering damp

Fail 10 Sep 2018 186,590 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r/ link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f/ (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working o/s/f/ upper (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected fog lamp inop (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f/ inner door step area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s/f/ inner arch holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded-rear x2 bearings slight play-wishbone bushes slightly perished-service and parking brake passed on limits

vehicle structure corroded-wipers smearing-anti slip worn-sills corroded-oil leak-power steering damp

Pass 2 Sep 2017 176,311 miles

inner and outer sills corroded-inner wheel arches corroded-rear wheel bearings slight play-x2 front coil springs corroded-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

n/s/f trackrod end slight play-all rear tyres worn low-clutch slipping-front discs worn low-leaf springs surface rust

Pass 23 Aug 2016 170,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 168,188 miles

All outer arches corroded-inner arches corroded

O/s/r inner tyre on limit

Rear brakes juddering-rear wheel bearings slight play

Windscreen slightly cracked-inner & outer sills corroded

Wishbone bushes perished-power steering damp no leak visible

X2 under doorstep mounting areas corroded-exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 162,542 miles

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

all rear tyres worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 162,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 148,691 miles

Front d bushes slight movement-balljoint slight play-wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated-brake pipes covered-rear d bushes slightly deteriorated-trackrod end has slight play-chassis+sills corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 141,065 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface rust

chassis corroded

wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2011 130,396 miles

all 4 rear tyres wearing low

os front tyre cut

Fail 29 Aug 2011 130,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all 4 rear tyres wearing low

os front tyre cut

Pass 28 Aug 2010 110,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 94,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 79,248 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,248 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,531 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 JXB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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