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DU53 VKW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,804 mi
Last recorded190,804 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 190,804 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass deterated

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat base cushion deterated

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Silencer outer heat shield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2017 190,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Mirror glass deterated

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat base cushion deterated

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Silencer outer heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2016 180,111 miles

2nd silencer outer skin deterated

Brake pipe slightly corroded All showing signs of corrsion (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers seat base cushion deterated

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 168,539 miles

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

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

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

Fail 18 Nov 2015 168,539 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2014 155,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 155,519 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 141,730 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in o/s/f track rod end

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 141,730 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

play in o/s/f track rod end

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 22 Nov 2012 128,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 128,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 112,957 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,951 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,170 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 100,167 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,495 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 86,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,069 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 44,069 miles

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

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

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

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 VKW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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