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DU53 JXR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

206,624 mi
Last recorded206,624 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 206,624 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and outer body filler used as repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use step and all of inner and outer sill area (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight x2 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight x2 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 200,452 miles

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

passenger step corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 200,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

passenger step corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 191,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 190,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 181,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,569 miles

Nearside Rear outer quarter

Fail 8 Jul 2016 169,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer quarter

Pass 23 Jul 2015 156,289 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 144,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 131,157 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2012 121,088 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 121,078 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 111,817 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 111,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,577 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 99,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,621 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,621 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,129 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 JXR 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 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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