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DU53 VLD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,111 mi
Last recorded115,111 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front door steps have been crushed

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

centre exhaust deterated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some light blue smoke from exhaust when reved hard

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,735 miles

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

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

general heavy corrosion noticed & adviced

Fail 19 Jan 2012 100,735 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general heavy corrosion noticed & adviced

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,900 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

offside inner sill damaged and split

Fail 22 Dec 2010 81,900 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

offside inner sill damaged and split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,872 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 65,872 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,492 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 VLD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

DU53 VLD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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