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DU53 VME

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,173 mi
Last recorded113,173 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 112,847 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,613 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,587 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 107,460 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE--BOTH FRONT STEPS FRONT CORNERS CORRODED

Fail 21 May 2014 107,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,424 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,488 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,445 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 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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DU53 VME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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