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DU53 JZO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sills are badly corroded on both sides but not within prescribed area

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,496 miles

Body has corrosion

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has corrosion

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 87,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,331 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,838 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 75,827 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,153 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,046 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 22,943 miles

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

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 JZO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JZO, 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 JZO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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