MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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 ()
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
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
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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
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
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DU53 VKW registered?
DU53 VKW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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