MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion both inner sills ns /os (6.1.C.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion both rear chasslie rusting (6.1.C.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion n s outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion rear cross member holed (6.1.C.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear brake compinsator unie seized (3.5.1k)
O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE--BOTH FRONT STEPS FRONT CORNERS CORRODED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE--BOTH FRONT STEPS FRONT CORNERS CORRODED
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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DU53 VME is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VME, 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 VME registered?
DU53 VME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is DU53 VME safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU53 VME shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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