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DU53 JXY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,295 mi
Last recorded135,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 135,295 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Outer Most of rear end chassis an out-riggers has corrosion. Rear outer sills and wheel arches have corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 135,295 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Outer Most of rear end chassis an out-riggers has corrosion. Rear outer sills and wheel arches have corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 128,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion by bump stops and leaf spring mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view hair-line crack....but not obscuring rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower outer sill section has some corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion by bump stop and leaf spring mountings (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower light corrosion to most of rear end chassis

Fail 27 May 2016 128,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion by bump stops and leaf spring mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view hair-line crack....but not obscuring rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Lower outer sill section has some corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion by bump stop and leaf spring mountings (6.1.A.1)

Rear Lower light corrosion to most of rear end chassis

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,855 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 98,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 94,011 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,690 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to seperate.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,191 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,002 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,312 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 JXY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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