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DU53 KBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,765 mi
Last recorded171,765 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 171,765 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and offside (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steps and backing sills are corroded

offside wiper blade is deteriated but clears windscreen at present

rear cross member is corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 169,772 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross members corroded , (three in total) marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users mud guard loose (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both cracked (8.1.2a)

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

both handbrake cables fowling on leaf springs

Fail 28 Oct 2014 169,579 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 165,886 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s sill damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2014 165,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2013 157,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 157,061 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 146,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 146,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 133,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 118,750 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 92,126 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,521 miles

handbrake cable sticking slightly at n/s/rear slight dampness at n/s/rear hub

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 KBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KBN, 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 KBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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