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DU53 JYH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,190 mi
Last recorded159,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 159,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 159,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 148,455 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 148,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 136,595 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 136,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 125,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 113,591 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011
Fail 25 Jul 2011 99,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,568 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 86,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,265 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,345 miles

your vehicle has only just met the braking efficiency on the parking brake it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (16%,the nearside being the weaker of the two).

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,336 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 JYH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

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

Is DU53 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 JYH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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