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DU53 VNH

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,742 mi
Last recorded242,742 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 242,742 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes slight corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 237,584 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 237,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 230,765 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 230,765 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 225,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 218,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside lower underpanel corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 218,553 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside lower underpanel corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 195,451 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 195,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 170,360 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 170,360 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 137,525 miles

front brake imbalance 23% n/s/f old pads o/s/f new pads

Pass 1 Sep 2007 109,808 miles

slight damage and corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,696 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 VNH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VNH, 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 VNH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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