MOT Status
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145,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear into brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front both inner wheel tubs corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front tyre perishing +worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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DU53 VMC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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