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DU53 VMA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,178 mi
Last recorded173,178 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 173,178 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step and sill holed and fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,963 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch and brake pedal rubbers (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/chassis under bonnet etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat squab deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2022 158,314 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches to floor separated /corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill corroded through near to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front inner wheel arch to chassis corroded through (behind wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded through in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear chassis above rear axle corroding through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various outer panels/sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,897 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 140,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Over Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 130,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis top corroding under bonnet advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,658 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded through behind o/s front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear inner sill/outrigger behind rear wheel corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis top corroding under bonnet advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,957 miles

heavy underseal

Fail 25 Apr 2019 124,633 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering croission iner outer sills chasie reae both sides (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 117,231 miles

advise week chasie

Pass 25 May 2017 114,321 miles

advise van been standing light crossion floor pan

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,496 miles

crossion floor pan

Fail 24 Apr 2015 112,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

van heavley underseald

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,593 miles

van heavley underseald

Pass 4 Apr 2014 111,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 90,502 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,557 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 77,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 75,811 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,677 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 63,677 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,761 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 VMA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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